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First dedicated e-commerce flight at Glasgow Prestwick
First-dedicated-e-commerce-flight-lands-at-Glasgow-Prestwick-Photo-Glasgow-Prestwick-via-Meantime Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has welcomed its first full e-commerce cargo flight and is working towards scheduled e-commerce flights in the new year. The flight, chartered by Zhonger Express and Jumen Logistics, was operated by Silk Way West Airlines Cargo and carried a 90-tonne consignment of ...
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Silk Way signs air cargo MoU with China Henan Aviation
Silk Way West Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Henan Aviation Group (CHAGC) to enhance air cargo connectivity and efficiency between Zhengzhou in China and Baku in Azerbaijan.The MoU, signed during Air Cargo China 2024 in Shanghai, aims to build a robust dual-hub cooperation model that ...
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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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Silk 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 continues freighter fleet expansion with another 777
Silk Way West Airlines has ordered an additional Boeing 777 freighter with the company saying the decision was driven by its "commitment to sustainability".The Baku-headquartered freighter carrier initially ordered five 777 freighters back in April 2021 but has now amended the agreement to add the additional aircraft.Two of the six ...
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Silk Way West joins the UN’s Global Compact Initiative
Source: Silk Way West AirlinesBaku, Azerbaijan-headquartered Silk Way West Airlines, has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative.The move underscores its commitment to sustainable and ethical business conduct, the cargo carrier said.As part of its commitment to the Compact, Silk Way West Airlines pledges to integrate the principles of sustainable ...
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Silk Way West Airlines expands ULD agreement with ACL Airshop
Photo: Silk Way WestSilk Way West Airlines and ACL Airshop have extended their ULD partnership, which focuses on embracing technology and environmentally sustainable practices.This renewal between the ULD provider and the Baku-based cargo airline encompasses a multi-year ULD agreement.By extending the collaboration, Silk Way West Airlines aims to continue to ...
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Silk 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 ...
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Silk Way West unveils plans for new cargo village
In another signal of a changing world, Silk Way West Airlines showcased plans for a major new facility as it expands its fleet.At the Caspian Air Cargo Summit held in Baku on October 24 and 25, all-cargo carrier Silk Way West revealed plans to build its own ‘Cargo Village’ in ...
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Silk Way West takes delivery of first 777 freighter
Silk Way West Airlines' first Boeing 777F. Photo: BoeingSilk Way West Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter as part of its plan to modernise its fleet and increase its capacity.The freighter is the first of an order for five production 777Fs made by the cargo airline ...
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Silk Way West capacity now on cargo.one booking platform
Silk Way West Airlines has now rolled out its capacity on the cargo.one online booking platform.The carrier first announced it would place its capacity on cargo.one back in May but its services are now bookable via the platform.Silk Way West Airlines chief executive Wolfgang Meier said: "We are thrilled to ...
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Silk Way West launches LA cargo route
Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its US network by adding weekly freighter flights to and from Los Angeles International Airport.The Baku-headquartered airline said it will transport a wide range of general cargo, perishables, oversized and e-commerce goods on the route.Los Angeles is one of the world’s largest cargo gateways, ...
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Silk Way West the latest to gain lithium battery certification
Source: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines is the latest carrier to gain IATA's CEIV Lithium Battery certification.The certification recognises that the carrier has implemented processes and practices to mitigate the risks associated with the transport of lithium batteries and that it complies with requirements.The CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification ...
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Silk Way West opts for cargo.one booking platform
Credit: Silk Way West and cargo.oneBaku, Azerbaijan-headquartered freighter operator Silk Way West Airlines has chosen cargo.one as its preferred booking platform to offer the airline’s freighter capacity to the forwarder market.From this coming autumn, cargo agents will be able to book Silk Way West Airlines’ capacity using cargo.one.The “global partnership” ...
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Silk Way West Airlines launches weekly freighter flights to Houston
Silk Way West Airlines has announced the launch of new weekly freighter flights to Houston, Texas starting from this week.The Baku, Azerbaijan-based cargo airline said in a press release on April 12 that it will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.The airline did not specify which aircraft would ...
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Silk Way West looks to the Middle East and Central Asia with freighter flights
Baku-based freighter operator Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its scheduled network in the Middle East and Central Asia as it looks to capitalise on rising demand.The expansion sees the carrier operating two scheduled freighter flights a week between Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport and Dammam King Fahd International Airport ...
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Silk Way West and Nippon Express sign MoU
Image source: Silk Way West AirlinesAzerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Nippon Express Holdings, with the aim of offering enhanced solutions to their customers and to responding more flexibly to changing supply chains.The agreement will strengthen Silk Way West Airlines’ presence in ...
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Swissport partners with Silk Way West Airlines in Spain
Swissport will provide cargo handling services for Silk Way West Airlines at Zaragoza Airport in Spain.Azerbaijani cargo airline Silk Way West currently operates one flight per week to Zaragoza, said Swissport in a LinkedIn post.In October 2022, Lufthansa and SWISS extended their agreement with Swissport for cargo handling at five ...
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Silk Way West finalises B777-8F freighters order
Silk Way West Airlines has finalised an order for two B777-8Fs. Photo: BoeingSilk Way West Airlines has finalised an order with Boeing for two B777-8F freighters, with options for two additional aircraft of the same type.The Azerbaijani cargo carrier is the first customer in the Eurasia region to order the ...
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Silk Way West adds online booking with new site
Freighter operator Silk Way West has launched a new website that includes online booking and enhanced shipment tracking capabilities.The new site offers several new features, including newly integrated online booking services along with enhanced freight tracking and a CO2 calculator.Azerbaijan-based airline said that the online booking feature enables forwarders and ...