Cargo operator Silk Way West Airlines is expanding its international network with an order for five of Boeing’s 777 freighters, as it looks to meet the growing cargo demand around the globe. The deal marks the first purchase of the long-range twin-engine widebody freighter in the Caspian region and Central Asia. “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 … [Read more...] about Azerbaijan-based cargo airline orders five B777Fs
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CEVA Logistics scales up in Central Asia with new Kazakhstan office
CEVA Logistics is strengthening its presence across Central Asia and will open a new office in Kazakhstan to serve clients across the region, including Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. From the headquarters in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis, the freight forwarder will offer a full range of multimodal services, including air, ocean and road solutions. CEVA Logistics is banking on the country’s well-developed railway network to facilitate a number of optimal … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics scales up in Central Asia with new Kazakhstan office
Air Astana launches Almaty-Frankfurt service, restarts Central Asia flights
Kazakhstan has gradually reopened its borders as Air Astana resumed direct flights to major cities, such as Seoul, Dubai, Frankfurt, Kyiv, and Istanbul. Following the resumption of Nur-Sultan-Frankfurt in August and the Uralsk-Frankfurt service, Air Astana will introduce direct flights from Almaty to Frankfurt starting on 2 October with two weekly flights, a press release confirmed. The frequencies will increase to three times a week from 26 October on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, … [Read more...] about Air Astana launches Almaty-Frankfurt service, restarts Central Asia flights
