SmartLynx Airlines, the European ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) operator has paid its first visit to Navoi International Airport (NVI) in Uzbekistan. The carrier, part of the global Avia Solutions Group of companies, made the historic visit on September 17, 2024, using one of its fleet of Airbus A321P2F freighter aircraft.

Navoi International Airport is a modern airport located in the mountainous Navoi region of Uzbekistan. As one of the country’s major international airports, the facility plays an important role in connecting Uzbekistan to the rest of the world. With its strategic location, Navoi International Airport serves as a vital regional land international hub for both passenger and cargo flights.

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The plane’s visit was a planned technical stop as part of the aircraft’s routing from  Dhaka Airport (DAC) in Bangladesh to Lodz Airport (LCJ) in Poland, with an additional stop made in Varna, Bulgaria. As part of the stopover, the aircraft was refueled and the crew was changed to comply with international air crew duty hours regulations.

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