New aviation deals raise flight limits between China and Central Asia

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Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to higher weekly flight limits with Beijing, while a separate agreement allows more services between Tashkent, Almaty and Astana. Airlines are also exploring new regional routes, although rising operating costs remain a concern.

China has agreed to increase weekly flight limits with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, while a separate deal between the two Central Asian neighbours will allow more services on regional routes.The agreements were reached during the third meeting of the Central Asia–China (C5+1) Working Group on Civil Aviation Cooperation, held in Tashkent.Uzbekistan and China agreed to raise the limit on weekly flights between the two countries from 100 to 114.Kazakhstan reached a separate agreement with China to increase its permitted weekly frequencies from 150 to 180, while adding Chengdu and Kashgar to the list of destinations airlines are authorised to serve.Building the 'Air Silk Road'The latest…

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