Summary
- Silk Way West Airlines has introduced its first Boeing 777F aircraft, replacing an older aircraft on the Baku to Istanbul route.
- VP-BMG, the newly acquired 777F, is the primary of several aircraft Silk Way West has on order to interchange its aging fleet.
- The 777F is the world’s largest twin-engine freighter aircraft, offering increased range and fuel efficiency, and can enhance Silk Way West’s cargo operations.
Silk Way West Airlines announced on October 9 that its first Boeing 777F was entered into service. The aircraft, which is registered as VP-BMG, is ready to interchange an older aircraft on the Baku to Istanbul route. That is the primary Boeing 777F aircraft that Silk Way West Airlines is working.
Latest aircraft for established operations
The newly acquired aircraft was delivered on October 6. This specific 777F is replacing a Boeing 747-400F, which is one in every of the older aircraft in Silk Way West’s fleet. The Vice President of Silk Way West Airlines, Vugar Mammadov, spoke concerning the aircraft starting operations. Mammadov said,
“We’re immensely proud to witness this momentous occasion as our latest aircraft, the Boeing 777F, stretches its wings for the primary time. This marks the start of an exciting chapter for our airline as we proceed to uphold the very best standards of safety and reliability while embracing the evolving landscape of cargo transportation. I’m confident that our fleet renewal and expansion will further strengthen the corporate’s leading position in the worldwide airfreight marketplace for the following 15-20
years.”
On October 9, the aircraft flew from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Istanbul International Airport (IST). The airline currently operates two separate routes from Baku to Istanbul. The primary route is usually operated with a Boeing 737 and likewise has a stop at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). This operation is flown on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays each week.
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The route that Silk Way’s 777F will operate is a direct flight from Baku to Istanbul. This service is operated every Thursday and Sunday each week, historically by a Boeing 747 freighter variant.
First Boeing 777F in its fleet
This aircraft, VP-BMG, is the primary 777 in Silk Way West’s fleet. The aircraft flew for the primary time on September 18 and was later ferried to Baku from Seattle on October 3.
VP-BMG is the primary of several aircraft that Silk Way West has on order. The airline initially purchased five latest 777Fs in April 2021. Silk Way West approved the acquisition of those aircraft to interchange its aging fleet of Boeing 747-8F and 747-400F aircraft.
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The airline will make the most of the world’s largest twin-engine freighter aircraft. Additionally it is considered essentially the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class. The 777F has an increased range of 9,200 kilometers (5,716 miles) and a maximum payload of 107,000 kilograms (236,000 kilos). Boeing’s Vice President of Sales, Eurasia, Paul Righi released an announcement concerning the delivery. Righi said,
“With the worldwide air cargo fleet expected to grow by greater than 60% over the following 20 years, the unrivaled efficiency of the 777 Freighter will boost Silk Way West’s capabilities and permit them to further scale their world-class cargo operations. We’re honored to strengthen our partnership as Silk Way West continues to construct its freighter fleet.”
Moreover, late last yr, in November, Silk Way West signed a second agreement for 2 Boeing 777-8 freighter variants. In June 2022, Silk Way West also agreed to buy two Airbus A350 freighters.