Silk Way West Airlines, Turkish Technic sign deal

Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, signed a five-year partnership with Turkish Technic.

Under the component pool agreement, Silk Way West Airlines will leverage Turkish Technic's extensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) expertise, and the partnership guarantees access to a wide range of spare parts and MRO solutions, essential for maintaining the high performance and safety standards of the airline's Boeing 777F fleet, says an official release from Silk Way.

Wolfgang Meier, President, Silk Way West Airlines says: "We are delighted to join forces with Turkish Technic to enhance our operational capabilities and uphold our commitment to excellence in air cargo transportation. This collaboration reflects our dedication to providing reliable and efficient services to our customers worldwide."

Mikail Akbulut, CEO, Turkish Technic adds: "We are delighted to have taken the first step towards a long-term cooperation with Silk Way West Airlines. With decades of experience in component maintenance and large inventory of components, we are proud to be a leading solution centre for Boeing 777 component pooling. We are excited to work closely with the operator to ensure the highest level of safety and reliability for their Boeing 777F fleet.”

Founded in 2012 in Baku, Silk Way West Airlines operates 14 dedicated Boeing 777F, 747-8F, and 747-400F aircraft based at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The airline's annual cargo turnover exceeds 500,000 tonnes, and its growing route network covers over 40 destinations across Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Asia, and the Americas, the release added.

Turkish Technic, an association of Turkish Airlines group companies, is one of the world’s leading aviation services providers with a highly qualified workforce of 10,500 staff within Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Istanbul Airport.