Silk Way West Airlines takes delivery of fourth Boeing 777F

Silk Way West Airlines has received its fourth Boeing 777 freighter as part of its fleet renewal programme, with the aircraft arriving in Baku on a direct flight from Seattle

The aircraft is the fourth of six Boeing 777 freighters ordered by the airline and marks continued progress in modernising its long-haul cargo fleet. As part of this renewal plan, Silk Way West Airlines has already phased out two Boeing 747-400 Freighters to improve fleet efficiency and performance. The remaining two Boeing 777Fs are scheduled for delivery in 2027, completing the first phase of the fleet renewal programme.

Wolfgang Meier, President of Silk Way West Airlines, said the delivery reflects the airline’s disciplined approach to fleet development and its commitment to long-term strategic plans. He added that replacing older aircraft with next-generation freighters will strengthen operational performance, support sustainability goals and prepare the airline for the next stage of fleet modernisation.

The Boeing 777 Freighter offers long-range capability, high payload capacity and improved fuel efficiency, supporting the airline’s focus on reliability and operational excellence.

Following this delivery, Silk Way West Airlines’ fleet now totals 12 aircraft. From 2028, the airline plans to begin the second phase of its fleet modernisation programme, which includes the delivery of four Airbus A350 Freighters and four Boeing 777-8 freighters. This phase, expected to be completed by 2030, aims to replace older aircraft and support capacity growth, with the total fleet projected to reach 20 wide-body aircraft.