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Silk Way West flies yaks to Azerbaijan
Baku-hubbed Silk Way West Airlines has flown 116 yaks from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan as part of a breeding programme.The yaks made the 2,000 km journey on Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft flying from Bishkek Manas International Airport to Ganja Airport.The yaks were accommodated in custom-designed crates that provided protection from injury ...
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NewsSilk Way West appoints Pietersma as COO
Onno Pietersma. Source: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines has appointed Onno Pietersma as its new chief operating officer as the airline expands operations.The Baku-hubbed carrier said that Pietersma will "champion critical initiatives designed to enhance the stability and reliability of the expanding Silk Way West Airlines' operations. These ...
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Silk Way West signs parts deal with Turkish Technic
Azerbaijani cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has signed a component pool agreement with Istanbul-based MRO provider Turkish Technic for its Boeing 777F fleet.Under the deal the operator of one of the youngest B777F fleets will gain access to spare parts pooling and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services from ...
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NewsSilk Way West continues fleet expansion with latest 777 freighter
Source: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines has taken delivery of a second Boeing 777 freighter as it looks to capitalise on growing demand.The freighter is the second of an order for five production 777Fs made by the cargo airline in April 2021.The first was delivered in October and ...