Silk Way West Airlines transports yaks from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan
116 yaks travelled over 2,000 kilometres aboard a Boeing 747-400F from Bishkek Manas Airport to Ganja Airport
Photo Credit: Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Azerbaijan
Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, transported 116 yaks from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan.
The project was conducted at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Azerbaijan to bolster the breeding programme in Kalbajar, demonstrating the airline's firm support of sustainable agricultural development, says an official release.
"The yaks travelled over 2,000 kilometres aboard a Boeing 747-400F from Bishkek Manas International Airport to Ganja Airport. To ensure the highest welfare standards, the yaks were accommodated in custom-designed crates that provided protection from injury and stress. The aircraft was equipped with advanced ventilation and temperature control systems to maintain an optimal environment throughout the journey. Upon arrival, the yaks were carefully transported by truck to their new homes in the lush pastures of Kalbajar."
Vugar Mammadov, Vice-President, CIS and Central Asia, Silk Way West Airlines says: "We are honoured to support sustainable agriculture and biodiversity through expert handling and transportation of live animals. This collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture underscores our commitment to enhancing local ecosystems and contributing to global sustainability efforts."
