BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE:BA] and Silk Way West Airlines today announced the
private cargo operator will expand its international network with
an order for five 777 Freighters. The deal marks the first purchase
of the long-range, high capacity twin-engine freighter in the
Caspian region and Central Asia. The airplanes will enable the
airline to increase its capacity to meet growing cargo demand
around the globe.
"This deal is an incremental part of our fleet renewal and our
commitment to meet our customers' expectations. I am confident that
the acquisition of new freighters will further strengthen our
leading position on the global air freight market for the next 15
to 20 years," said Zaur Akhundov, Silk Way Group
president.
Silk Way West Airlines and Boeing leaders announced the
agreement during a signing ceremony in Baku that included Akhundov; Rashad Nabiyev, Minister of Transport,
Communications and High Technologies of Azerbaijan; and Earle D. Litzenberger,
U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, as
well as Stan Deal, president and CEO
of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"Silk Way West Airlines has been rapidly expanding the
geographic reach of its network. With the global air freight market
forecasted to grow more than 60% over the next 20 years, this new
order bolsters their ability to meet trade and e-commerce demand in
the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, the Middle
East, Asia and North America," said Deal. "We are honored to
partner with them and look forward to introducing the
market-leading efficiency and capability of the 777 Freighter to
its fleet of 747 Freighters."
The 777 Freighter is the world's largest, longest range and most
capable twin-engine freighter. The airplane's better fuel
efficiency and ability to reduce CO2 emissions by 17%
compared to legacy airplanes will contribute to the carrier's
sustainability goals. With a range of 9,200 kilometers, the 777
Freighter can carry a maximum payload of 102,000 kilograms,
allowing Silk Way West Airlines to make fewer stops and reduce
landing fees on long-haul routes.
Designed to integrate smoothly with existing cargo
operations, the 777 Freighter will provide Silk Way West
Airlines operational flexibility with five 747-8 Freighters
and seven 747-400 Freighters the carrier currently operates. The
747 and 777 freighters are capable of carrying tall and outsized
cargo loads on 3-meter-tall pallets. This common main-deck pallet
height capability enables interchangeable pallets. Additionally,
the 777 Freighter main deck side cargo door is 3.72 meters wide,
giving the freighter outsized carriage capability beyond tall
payloads.
The 777 Freighter is Boeing's top-selling freighter of all time.
Customers from around the world have ordered 247 777 Freighters
since the program began in 2005. The market leader in air cargo
aircraft, Boeing provides more than 90% of the worldwide dedicated
freighter capacity, including new production and converted
aircraft.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. As a top U.S. exporter, the company
supports commercial and government customers in more than 150
countries and leverages the talents of a global supplier base.
Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to
lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and
invest in its people and future growth.
Founded in 2012 in Baku, Silk
Way West Airlines is the largest cargo airline in the Caspian Sea
region with an annual cargo turnover of 350,000 tons. Based at
Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, the airline operates approximately 350
monthly scheduled flights to 40 destinations around the world.
Contacts:
Elena
Alexandrova
Boeing Communications
+7 985 774 63 28
elena.alexandrova@boeing.com
Jeyhun Alakbarov
Head of Public Relations, Silk Way Group
+994 50 3522192
jeyhun.alakbarov@silkwaywest.com
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