Silk Way West Airlines (7L, Baku Heydar Aliev International) has placed an order with Boeing (BOE, Washington National) for two B777-8(F) freighters with options for two more.
"Today's agreement reflects our ongoing investment in Boeing's market-leading freighters. Our fleet renewal plans will help to further reduce our operating costs and enhance fuel efficiency, as well as make air freight services in our region more sustainable," Silk Way Group President Zaur Akhandov said.
The airline said the two firm-ordered B777-8(F)s would deliver in 2029 and 2030 but it did not specify whether they would be for growth or replacement. Silk Way West currently operates seven B747-400FSCDs and five B747-8Fs, and has a firm order for five new B777-200Fs due for delivery between 2023 and 2027. In June, the airline announced an order for two A350-1000(F)s with a further two options and deliveries planned for 2027-2028. At that time, the Azeri carrier said it was "surely not its last" contract with Airbus.
