Silk Way Group president Zaur Akhundov said: “This deal is an incremental part of our fleet renewal and our commitment to meet our customers’ expectations.
“I am confident that the acquisition of new freighters will further strengthen our leading position on the global air freight market for the next 15 to 20 years.”
Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Stan Deal added: “Silk Way West Airlines has been rapidly expanding the geographic reach of its network.
“With the global air freight market forecasted to grow more than 60 per cent over the next 20 years, this new order bolsters their ability to meet trade and e-commerce demand in the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.
“We are honoured to partner with them and look forward to introducing the market-leading efficiency and capability of the 777 Freighter to its fleet of 747 Freighters.”
The 777 Freighter is the world’s largest, longest range and most capable twin-engine freighter. The airplane’s better fuel efficiency and ability to reduce CO2 emissions by 17 per cent compared to legacy airplanes will contribute to the carrier’s sustainability goals.
Silk Way West already operates a fleet of five 747-8 Freighters and seven 747-400 Freighters.
