EVERETT, Wash., Aug. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) and Silk Way Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the
airline's two 747-8 Freighters. The first airplane delivered last
week and the second airplane delivered today. Both new 747-8
Freighters will bring new levels of efficiency to the Baku, Azerbaijan-based cargo carrier.
"We strive to be a successful and profitable cargo operator by
investing in our fleet and our services, and by continuing to
increase our regional and international footprint," said
Zaur Akhundov, president, SW
Holding, parent company of Silk Way Airlines. "The delivery of our
new 747-8 Freighters is a sound step forward in that
direction."
Silk Way Airlines is considered as one of the leading cargo
carriers in the region, providing full-fledged services to
Europe, the United Kingdom and Middle East, as well as the Far East including
South Korea, China and Hong
Kong. In addition, the carrier also serves international
destinations through a network of alliances, operating 747-400
Freighters and 767-300 Freighters.
"We are very proud of our continued partnership with Silk Way
Airlines and today we have double the reasons to celebrate," said
Marty Bentrott, vice president of
Sales, Middle East, Russia, and Central
Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 747-8 Freighter is
the most efficient large freighter in service and the two new
airplanes will now serve some of the world's high-growth
markets."
The new 747-8 Freighter gives cargo operators the lowest
operating costs and best economics in its class while providing
enhanced environmental performance. The airplane is optimized to
provide greater revenue cargo-carrying capability than the 747-400,
offering 16 percent more cargo volume while keeping its iconic nose
door. With more than 340,000 hours in service, the 747-8 Freighters
are achieving performance milestones with customers. To date,
Boeing has delivered 49 747-8 Freighters.
Contacts:
Elena Alexandrova
Russia & CIS
Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+7 495 797 3415
elena.alexandrova@boeing.com
Karen Crabtree
747 Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+ 1 206 766 2930
karen.r.crabtree@boeing.com
SOURCE BOEING