Silk Way West Airlines announces first flight of new Boeing 777F

Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, announced the first commercial flight to Istanbul by a newly delivered Boeing 777F aircraft.

"The Boeing 777F is the world’s largest twin-engine and most efficient and environmentally friendly freighter on the market. This addition to the Silk Way West Airlines fleet will contribute to the airline’s sustainability goals and ensure its commitment to reducing emissions," says an official release.

The new aircraft will replace the Boeing 747-400F that previously operated the Baku-Istanbul route, delivering a range of general cargo, the release added.

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“We are immensely proud to witness this momentous occasion as our new aircraft, the Boeing 777F, stretches its wings for the first time," says Vugar Mammadov, Vice-President, Silk Way West Airlines. "This marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for our airline as we continue to uphold the highest standards of safety and reliability while embracing the evolving landscape of cargo transportation. I am confident that our fleet renewal and expansion will further strengthen the company's leading position in the global airfreight market for the next 15-20 years."

Silk Way West Airlines operates via its fleet of 13 dedicated Boeing 777F, 747-8F, 747-400F aircraft based at Heydar Aliyev International Airport with an annual cargo turnover of over 500,000 tonnes, the release added.