Silk Way West Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of two additional A350F freighters, bringing its total order for this next-generation model to four aircraft.
This significant milestone reinforces the airline’s commitment to fleet modernisation and sustainable growth.
The new order builds upon the partnership established between Silk Way West Airlines and Airbus in June 2022, when the airline became the first operator in the Central Asia and CIS region to order the A350F.
Wolfgang Meier, President of Silk Way West Airlines said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Airbus on the A350F program.
“This order, bringing our total commitment to four aircraft, marks a major milestone in our company’s growth and reflects our confidence in the future of sustainable air freight.
“The A350F will strengthen our leading position in the global air freight market as we continue to modernise our fleet and reduce our carbon footprint.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said: “This repeat order from Silk Way West Airlines, the largest cargo airline in the Caspian Sea region, is a great vote of confidence at a time when the A350F is physically taking shape in our assembly lines.
“The A350F will ensure the airline maintains its leading position in the global air freight market and further enables its key role in developing Azerbaijan as a major global cargo hub at the heart of the Silk Road.”
The A350F features the largest main deck cargo door in the sector, with fuselage length and capacity optimised around industry-standard pallets and containers.