Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 2 April, Chinese airline SF Airlines conducted its first cargo flight on the Lanzhou-Tashkent-Lanzhou route.

The Boeing 757 aircraft landed at Tashkent International Airport at 10:40 local time, where it was ceremoniously greeted with a water arch, a traditional aviation symbol of welcome.

Initially, cargo shipments will be operated twice a week, with plans to increase the frequency over time. All flights will be performed using Boeing 757 aircraft.

SF Airlines is a leading Chinese cargo carrier, based in Shenzhen (Guangdong Province). Founded in 2005, it is part of the largest logistics group in China, SF Holding Company Limited.