TOURISM | 18:45 / 05.01.2019
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325 tethered flights were carried out by Uzbekistan Aeronautics Federation in 2 years

Uzbekistan Aeronautics Federation celebrates its II anniversary on January 6. Large-scale activities were carried out by the Federation in a short time.

With the support of the State Committee for Tourism Development, 325 tethered flights were carried out in 2 years. Over 2130 people took part in the flights, of which about 500 are children, including 200 children from orphanages and low-income families, children with disabilities. 17 free flights were carried out over historical places of Uzbekistan. The Federation took part in over 30 major international and national events.

In 2018, 4 Pilot tethered hot air balloons were prepared. The 1st Expedition “On a balloon along the Silk Road” was held together with partners from Switzerland, the press service of the State Committee for Tourism Development said.

The Aeronautics Federation, along with several other NGOs, is included in the structure of the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development, and receives institutional support.