SmartLynx Airlines Cargo makes first technical stop at Navoi Airport
The stop served a cargo route from Dhaka (DAC) to Lodz (LCJ), with an additional stop in Varna (VAR).
SmartLynx Airlines Cargo made its first stop at Navoi International Airport (NVI) in Uzbekistan on September 17th. This technical stop was part of a scheduled cargo route from Dhaka (DAC), Bangladesh, to Lodz (LCJ), Poland, with an additional stop in Varna (VAR), Bulgaria. The service was operated using an A321F cargo aircraft, according to an official release from SmartLynx Airlines Cargo.
SmartLynx Cargo intends to operate several additional rotations on the DAC-LCJ route, including a technical stop in Navoi for refueling and crew changes, the release added.
The ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), cargo, and charter operator has recently appointed Harris Manolopoulos as the new Director of Fleet. Currently, SmartLynx operates a fleet of 69 aircraft, including A320, A321, A321F, and Boeing 737MAX8 models. By the end of the year, the airline will add its 14th A321P2F to the cargo fleet.
“It was an unexpected and warm reception by the airport authorities. The first flight through the mountainous area of the Hindu Kush was impressive. It was an honour and a privilege to have been in command of the first flight over such a rugged and challenging region. The day was partly cloudy, but among the clouds, you could perfectly appreciate the closeness of the mountains and the imposing landscape. There was tremendous planning and preparation behind the realisation and opening of this route. I appreciate the great effort made by the SmartLynx team, as it allows the crews to fly with the tranquillity and confidence required in these situations,” says Carlos Marcelo Cardenas Becerra, Captain, SmartLynx Airlines.
