Independence Day celebration at Uzbekistan Airways

An event dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held at the Uzbekistan Airways headquarters. The event was attended by the airline's management, employees, veterans, and young professionals. 

In his congratulatory speech, Chairman of the Board Shukhrat Khudaykulov noted that independence is a priceless asset and that the comprehensive support of the aviation sector by the country's leadership is a great opportunity for the development of this industry in all structures. He also wished all employees success in their dedicated work for the benefit of Uzbekistan's development. 

Over the past year, the airline has achieved a lot: Interline agreements have been concluded, which can already be used to reach several dozen countries around the world via connecting flights; contracts have been signed to replenish the fleet with new aircraft; work is underway to train personnel and develop a national pilot school, and a new business aviation complex, Tashkent East Airport, has been built. And, of course, special attention is being paid to improving the quality of services provided, which is always a top priority for the airline. 

"Independence is the most important and cherished holiday for all Uzbekistanis. The country's aviation industry is a symbol of progress and openness to the world. And we, aviators, prove our love for our homeland through our daily work, contributing to its development and prosperity. On the eve of Independence Day, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan visited the new modern airport built on the site of the Tashkent-East airfield. This large-scale project is the result of the tremendous efforts and responsibility of the entire Uzbekistan Airways team. Every brick and every detail of the new complex contains a piece of the labor and dedication of our specialists. We are proud to be able to contribute to strengthening the country's transport infrastructure and creating new opportunities for citizens and guests of Uzbekistan. May each of our flights serve as a symbol of freedom, independence, and confidence in the future!" said Shukhrat Khudaykulov. 

An integral part of the event was the honoring of airline employees who demonstrated initiative, determination, and made a special contribution to the development of civil aviation. 

By decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On awarding a group of civil servants and employees in the industrial and socio-economic spheres in connection with the thirty-fourth anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” employees of the joint-stock company Uzbekistan Airways were also honored:

– Nikolai Valeryevich Tsoy, pilot-inspector of the Flight Safety and Quality Assurance Department of Uzbekistan Airways, was awarded the honorary title of “O‘zbekiston Respublikasida xizmat ko‘rsatgan fuqaro aviatsiyasi xodimi” (Citizen of Uzbekistan who has rendered outstanding services to civil aviation).

– Igor Vasilyevich Sirotin – engineer at the Western Aircraft Maintenance Center of Uzbekistan Airways Technics Limited Liability Company, awarded the Order of Do‘stlik.

In honor of the 34th anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the professional holiday of Air Fleet Day, for his fruitful contribution to the development of civil aviation, by order of the Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "Uzbekistan Airways," an employee of the airline, Kirillov Alexey Andreyevich, was awarded a Certificate of Merit.

About the awardees:

Nikolay Valerievich Tsoi began his career in civil aviation in 2001 as a co-pilot of a Yak-40 aircraft. He mastered the Il-114-100, Airbus A310, and Boeing 757/767 aircraft. Since 2024, he has been a SAFA Class 1 Pilot Inspector for the Flight Safety and Quality Assurance Department. 

Igor Vasilyevich Sirotin began his career in 1983 as an aircraft mechanic in the aviation and radio-electronic equipment group of the maintenance regulations shift at workshop No. 7 of the aviation technical base of the Tashkent United Air Squadron of the Civil Aviation Administration of Uzbekistan. Since 1992, he has held various positions at Uzbekistan Airways Technics. Since 2022, Igor Vasilyevich Sirotin has been an engineer for the maintenance of aviation and radio-electronic equipment in the line maintenance workshop of the Western Aircraft Maintenance Center.

The development of civil aviation is not only about new routes and modern airports, but also a symbol of independent Uzbekistan's aspiration for the future. Every takeoff of our aircraft embodies freedom, unity, and the country's desire to reach new heights.