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Mar 22, 2006 (newstodate): Use of a western aircraft fleet brings benefits to Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Khavo Yollari.
In 2005, the airline operated a total of 16 western-built aircraft including four Boeing 767-300, six Boeing 757-200, three Airbus A310, and three RJ-85 that together with two new IL-114-100 aircraft generated 85 percent of the carrier's total traffic, up 12.2 percent on the preceding year.
More significant, the use of modern aircraft saved 15 percent of fuel consumption compared to 2004.
So far this year, the carrier has added two more IL-114-100 aircraft.
In 2005 the airline saw its cargo volumes on CIS routes up by 7.3 percent, while domestic cargo grew by 2.8 percent.
In 2005, the airline operated a total of 16 western-built aircraft including four Boeing 767-300, six Boeing 757-200, three Airbus A310, and three RJ-85 that together with two new IL-114-100 aircraft generated 85 percent of the carrier's total traffic, up 12.2 percent on the preceding year.
More significant, the use of modern aircraft saved 15 percent of fuel consumption compared to 2004.
So far this year, the carrier has added two more IL-114-100 aircraft.
In 2005 the airline saw its cargo volumes on CIS routes up by 7.3 percent, while domestic cargo grew by 2.8 percent.