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Pegasus Airlines has opened ticket sales from Istanbul to Bukhara, Andijan and Termez: from December 14 and 18, 2026 and from March 1, 2027, from $99. The market entry is confirmed by operational permit No. 58-K from the Civil Aviation Agency dated October 6, 2026.
Aziz KarimovRostec has announced a new SOLT-130K targeting system that allows the Yak-130M to employ guided munitions around the clock and in adverse weather conditions. The modernization effectively turns the jet trainer into a light attack aircraft with a payload of up to 2.5 tonnes.
Aziz KarimovOn November 17, 2026, another Central Asian Aviation Summit will take place in Tashkent with the support of the Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Agency of Uzbekistan. The program covers airline and airport development, flight safety, financing and aircraft leasing, digitalization, and AI. Participation by IATA, Amadeus, Emirates, and other companies is expected.
Otabek YusupovUS Central Command reported continuous flights of combat aircraft in the Middle East region. F-35, F-16, F/A-18 fighters and A-10 attack aircraft are involved, with the main burden falling on the carrier-based aviation of two aircraft carriers and an amphibious assault ship in the Arabian Sea.
Aziz KarimovWestern Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport received its first international passengers on 26 October — Air New Zealand flight NZ165 from Auckland. This happened a day after the airport's official opening and the launch of Jetstar's domestic flights. The airport operates around the clock and has an initial capacity of 10 million passengers a year.
Otabek YusupovAfter four decades of planning, Western Sydney International airport received its first international flight: an Air New Zealand aircraft arrived from Auckland and departed back. The A$5.3 billion airport began domestic flights on Sunday and cargo flights in July. Unlike the old Kingsford Smith, it operates around the clock.
Aziz KarimovFlight DP6855 from Moscow to Murmansk departed from Sheremetyevo with a 14-hour delay: the schedule was changed seven times without explanation, and passengers were credited 900 rubles each in compensation. The day before, more than 210 flights were delayed and cancelled at Moscow airports.
Otabek YusupovMaarten Steinbuch, a professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, believes the first five-seat electric aircraft will appear by 2032, and 80–90-seat airliners closer to 2040. The Dutch startup Elysian Aircraft is already building a battery-powered passenger aircraft for 90 passengers with a range of up to 1,000 km. The expert urges the European Commission to speed up certification and introduce legislative requirements for electrifying the aircraft fleet. Maarten Steinbuch, professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, believes the first 5-seat electric aircraft will appear by 2032, and 80–90-seat airliners closer to 2040. The Dutch start-up Elysian Aircraft is already building a battery-powered passenger aircraft for 90 passengers with a range of up to 1,000 km. The expert calls on the European Commission to speed up certification and introduce legislative requirements for electrifying the aviation fleet.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Agentstvo, in October Moscow's airports — Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, Zhukovsky and Vnukovo — were closed almost daily, sometimes for up to nine hours. In September Zelensky announced a plan to make Russian airspace unsafe. Experts believe Ukraine is capable of disrupting Moscow's aviation, but warn of risks to civilian aircraft.
Javlon TursunovDutch startup Elysian Aircraft has conducted the first test flights of a large-scale E9X demonstrator — a battery-powered passenger aircraft designed for 90 passengers and a range of up to 1000 km. The batteries are built into the wings, with commercial service planned for 2034.
Javlon TursunovThe US Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 MAX-10 — the largest modification in the 737 family. The decision came after thousands of test flights. The model's release was repeatedly delayed, including due to two crashes of 737-series aircraft.
Javlon TursunovGulfstream Aerospace reported a record-speed flight of the G400 business jet from Miami to Las Vegas in 4 hours, as well as the first flight of a test aircraft with a fully equipped cabin for 11 passengers. Company president Mark Burns did not name a certification timeline but said the program is progressing well.
Sevara AzamovaThe IrAero airline will open flights to the Chinese resort of Sanya from Chita and Blagoveshchensk from December 10, 2026, on Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft with a technical stopover in Hefei. Flights from Chita will operate on Thursdays, and from Blagoveshchensk on Fridays.
Javlon TursunovUniversity of Surrey specialists assessed the impact of the solar storm of November 11, 2025, caused by an X5-class flare, on aviation. The radiation dose aboard a London — New York flight exceeded the normal background by 46%. The results were published in the journal Space Weather.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the draft 2027 budget, Ankara will allocate about 100 billion Turkish lira ($2.01 billion) to the aviation and space industry in 2027–2029. Spending on the space program will grow from $176 million in 2026 to $745 million by 2029. The funds will go toward the National Space Program, airport infrastructure, and preparation of the first lunar mission.
Javlon TursunovAnalytics company AirAdvisor published a ranking of the ten most 'mind-blowing' premium experiences on airlines as of September 2026. First place went to the three-room The Residence apartments from Etihad Airways (98/100), second to the Emirates shower spa on board the A380 (91/100), third to SWISS's First Grand Suite (88/100). The ranking excluded private aviation, cancelled and not-yet-launched services, as well as standard offerings like business lounges.
Javlon TursunovIn an interview with Gazeta, BCG Managing Director Suresh Subudhi and BCG Director in Tashkent Vasily Triandafilidi discussed the prospects of Uzbekistan's aviation: market growth of 16% per year, turning airports into economic platforms, dependence on imported jet fuel, PPP experience, and barriers to domestic flights.
Sevara AzamovaAn Airbus A330 of the iFly airline, arriving in Moscow on a flight from Khabarovsk, hit the jet bridge cabin with its left wing while parking at a gate at Sheremetyevo. The aircraft's slat was damaged. The part was quickly replaced, but the plane has been taken out of service; the jet bridge also needs repair.
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