Uzbekistan Airways

Uzbekistan Airways maintains a generally strong safety record, particularly concerning its modern Western-built aircraft. The airline has not recorded any fatal accidents involving its Western-manufactured fleet since retiring its older Soviet-era aircraft. Historically, three fatal accidents occurred between 1999 and 2006, all of which involved Soviet-built planes. More recent, non-fatal incidents include an engine shutdown on an Airbus A320 in 2023 and a Boeing 787 in 2022, a flaps problem on a Boeing 787 in 2021, and a runway excursion by a Boeing 767 in 2019.

The airline holds the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certificate, which is an internationally recognized and accepted evaluation system for assessing an airline's operational management and control systems. This certification confirms the airline's adherence to global operational safety parameters. While explicit FAA compliance or EU safety list status is not consistently detailed in available records, the IOSA certification and its long-standing partnership with Lufthansa Technik for maintenance services indicate a commitment to international safety standards.

Uzbekistan Airways operates a relatively modern fleet, with an average age of 9.6 years as of November 2025. The airline boasts its own aviation repair enterprise, "Uzbekistan Airways Technics," which is capable of performing various types of aircraft maintenance, including for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This in-house capability, complemented by its partnership with Lufthansa Technik, underscores a strong reputation for maintaining its fleet to high standards.

Based on available data, Uzbekistan Airways receives a positive overall safety assessment, reflected in a 7/7 safety rating from Airline Ratings. The airline actively works on maintaining and improving flight safety through training and modernization efforts. Uzbekistan Airways has received recognition for its dedication to safety, including an award for "outstanding achievements in the field of flight safety" from the Flight Safety Foundation. Furthermore, it was recognized as the world's best operator of the Boeing 787 in 2017 for achieving 100% accident-free operations with the type. In "The Best Airlines in Central Asia & CIS 2025" by SKYTRAX, Uzbekistan Airways was ranked 4th.