Silk Way West Airlines announced the arrival of its third Boeing 777 freighter at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), marking another milestone in the airline’s strategic fleet renewal program. The aircraft landed in Baku directly from Boeing’s facilities in Seattle, joining the carrier’s growing roster of next-generation freighters.
This delivery is part of Silk Way West Airlines’ order for 10 Boeing 777F aircraft, to be fulfilled by 2030. The new freighters will gradually replace older aircraft in the fleet, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact. This step aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to meet its environmental goals, including reducing carbon emissions and improving fuel efficiency across its operations.
“The arrival of our third Boeing 777F represents another important step in our long-term growth strategy,” said Wolfgang Meier, President of Silk Way West Airlines. “By expanding our fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, we are not only enhancing our global service offering but also reinforcing our commitment to environmental responsibility. This investment supports both our customers’ evolving needs and our vision for sustainable growth in the years ahead.”
Founded in 2012 in Baku, at the heart of the Silk Road, Silk Way West Airlines operates hundreds of flights each month to over 40 destinations worldwide. The airline’s current fleet includes Boeing 777F, 747-8F, and 747-400F aircraft, enabling it to carry more than 500,000 tons of cargo annually. The carrier expects the delivery of two Boeing 777F, two Boeing 777-8F, and two Airbus A350F aircraft by 2030, further reinforcing its sustainability and modernisation agenda.
Silk Way West Airlines is a cargo carrier in the Caspian and Central Asian region. Operating from its hub at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, the airline connects Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas through an extensive route network.
National Jet express adds to fleet
National Jet Express (NJE) confirmed it has signed a Letter of Intent for a further two De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 turboprops to join its fleet in 2025. These additional aircraft will take NJE’s fleet of Q400 aircraft to 13, across bases in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. The first additional aircraft will be delivered to NJE in Perth in September, with the second due for delivery in December of this year. The Q400 aircraft will operate alongside NJE’s fleet of eight Embraer E190 jets to support the continuing growth of NJE’s presence in the Mining, Resources and Construction industries, as well as providing additional coverage during periods of scheduled aircraft maintenance.
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