Azerbaijan Airlines Signs MOU with Boeing for Four 787-8s

(25 July 2022, 10:28 +07)  Azerbaijan Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing for four additional 787-8s at the Farnborough International Airshow last week.

The Azerbaijan flag-carrier currently operates two 787-8s, and intends to grow its Dreamliner fleet to 10 by 2030.

"Azerbaijan Airlines was the first airline in the Caspian and Central Asia region to operate the 787-8 Dreamliner and we currently have two 787-8s in-service. This MOU is the evidence of joint efforts to scale up the mutually beneficial partnership between Azerbaijan Airlines and Boeing," said Jahangir Asgarov, President of Azerbaijan Airlines. "Over the years, our 787 airplanes have provided impeccable performance, and the addition of more long-haul airplanes will further expand the geography of Azerbaijan Airlines' route network."

Azerbaijan Airlines Boeing 787-8

The 787-8 reduces fuel use and emissions by 20-25% compared to the airplanes it replaces. In a typical two-class configuration, the aircraft's range can reach up to 13,530 km.

Built with lightweight composite materials and powered by advanced engines, the 787 family also has an airport-noise footprint that is 60% smaller than the previous generation of airplanes.

"This agreement extends our long-term partnership with Azerbaijan Airlines as they renew their fleet to capitalize on the growing long-term travel demand that we are seeing globally," said Stan Deal, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The global in-service 787 fleet has been the most-utilized widebody during the market downturn and we are confident in the proven performance capabilities of this airplane."

One of the largest carriers in the Caspian and Central Asia regions, Baku-based Azerbaijan Airlines also operates 757, 767 and 777 airplanes from Boeing.

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