New building of Navoi International Airport received its first passengers on 7 June 2012, the press service of Uzbekistan Havo Yollari (Uzbekistan Airways) said.

The company said that the passengers had chance to rate large premises and modern interior of passenger terminal. At reconstruction, the airline took into account all modern trends of transport objects. The airline said creation of comfortable conditions for passengers was main goal of reconstruction. New building was equipped with modern equipment, trade and service zone, café, comfortable arrival and departure zones.

Uzbekistan Havo Yollari said that the area of the building increased 1.5 times and pre-flight control has been expanded. Registration posts were increased twice and the capacity of Navoi Airport grew up to 400 passengers in hour. Large luggage issuing zone has been created.

The company said that new equipment will allow to lift passenger and cargo services to new level and meet international standards and ensure security of passengers in the airport.

Currently, Navio Airport is linked with Tashkent and Moscow. In near future, it is planned to launch flights to Saint Petersburg and other CIS cities. (Source: UzDaily.com)