Last week Silk Way West Airlines launched a new weekly Boeing 747F service connecting India to Azerbaijan, which will see Mumbai as the second Indian city in its network. This new direct scheduled route will operate every Thursday, flying between Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Silk Way West says this is the second route serving the Indian air cargo market launched this year, following the weekly service … [Read more...] about Silk Way West starts Mumbai-Baku cargo service
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Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
Baku-based Silk Way West Airlines has been awarded its good distribution practice (GDP) certification after successfully completing an in-depth audit by Global Cold Chain Consultants, a trusted external party with a strong track record in the pharmaceutical industry. GDP is a standard based on principles adopted by the European Union and recommended by the World Health Organization. In line with these requirements, medicines must be obtained from a licensed supply chain and stored, … [Read more...] about Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
Azerbaijan-based cargo airline orders five B777Fs
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
