AZAL to expand its fleet with modern Boeing 787 Dreamliners

National flag carrier Azerbaijan Airlines has confirmed an order for eight Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft to support the growth of its long-haul fleet, Report informs referring to the press service of AZAL.

Officials from both companies, including Jahangir Asgarov, president of Azerbaijan Airlines, and Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, have celebrated the order at a signing ceremony at the airline’s hub in Baku.

“The successful development of the country’s civil aviation has become possible thanks to the continuous support and attention of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. The signing of a contract with Boeing for the purchase of modern wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliners is an important step in modernizing the fleet and increasing the level of AZAL air transportation,” said Jahangir Asgarov, president of Azerbaijan Airlines.

“The 787 has helped position Azerbaijan Airlines as the leading carrier across Central Asia, with the airplane’s flexibility and capability opening Azerbaijan up to increased tourism and economic growth,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

“For more than 20 years we have enjoyed a tremendous partnership with Azerbaijan Airlines and this order for Dreamliners is a testament to the strength of our product family and the relationship between our companies.”