Etihad Airways has launched a daily nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent, strengthening access to Uzbekistan and onward connections to more than 70 destinations. Meanwhile, Egypt and Chad plan to double passenger capacity and increase air cargo capacity by 125%. In India, four new direct services connect Bhopal, Rewa, Patna, Jabalpur and Kolkata, supporting tourism, trade and economic activity through improved connectivity.