Uzbekistan Airline Welcomes Long-Range Aircraft to Fleet Amid Regional Expansion Plans

Qanot Sharq Airlines has become the first Airbus A321XLR operator in Central Asia after taking delivery of its brand-new aircraft. The airline is utilizing its fleet of XLRs to expand its international route network and service key markets across Asia. Air Lease Cooperation (ALC) is providing a long-term lease agreement for the four A321XLRs, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. According to AeroTime, Qanot Sharq’s owner Nosir Abdugafarov expressed confidence in the aircraft’s exceptional range and efficiency, which will open new nonstop routes from Uzbekistan.