Silk Way West’s first Boeing 777F aircraft conducted its maiden commercial flight to Istanbul.

Silk Way West’s first Boeing 777F aircraft conducted its maiden commercial flight to Istanbul

Silk Way West Airlines made the first commercial flight from Baku to Istanbul with its first Boeing 777F aircraft, which was delivered a week ago.

The first commercial flight demonstrates the airline’s sensitivity to the brotherly country Türkiye and the Turkish air cargo market.

We share their happiness and pride.

The Boeing 777F of Silk Way West Airlines landed at Istanbul Airport at 07:45 on the morning of October 8.

The aircraft was welcomed by Silk Way West Airlines officials, officials from İGA Airport Operation, Çelebi Ground Handling Services and Warehouse officials. The team was welcomed with flowers.

Silk Way West Turkey President Yaşar Yalçın said, “We are one of the rare airlines that can operate both Boeing 747F and Boeing 777F operations among cargo operators. Our flights to and from Istanbul are full. Our Boeing 777F aircraft will create new opportunities for the air cargo market. We are delighted to bring the first Boeing 777F aircraft to Istanbul and welcome it to Istanbul, this is an important milestone for Silk Way West Airlines, we expect to further strengthen our position in the global cargo market by utilizing the advanced features of the Boeing 777F.”

Captain Anar is part of the team that brought the aircraft from Seattle, USA. As three teams, they brought the plane to Baku with a 13-hour direct flight. His feelings and thoughts are in our video.

Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caucasus and Central Asia region, announced a week ago the maiden flight of its first Boeing 777F aircraft from Seattle to Baku.

This important milestone is of great significance as a step towards increasing the quality of service and its international reach. This new aircraft will contribute to Silk Way West Airlines’ growth strategy by increasing its capacity to offer customers more choice and fast cargo shipments. It is noted as a major advance for Silk Way West Airlines and the Azerbaijani aviation industry. The Boeing 777F is recognized for its advanced technology, fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Silk Way West Airlines is proud to operate this environmentally friendly aircraft and once again demonstrates its commitment to sustainable aviation practices.

This is the maiden flight of this aircraft, the first of seven Boeing airplanes to be delivered under previously signed agreements between Boeing and Silk Way West Airlines. According to the agreements, the delivery of five Boeing 777-F and two Boeing 777-8F aircraft to Azerbaijan will take place over the next seven years until 2030.