The first of five Boeing 777 freighter aircraft has been delivered to cargo airline Silk Way West Airlines.
On October 3, 2023, the brand-new 777 touched down at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Azerbaijan.
The Boeing 777, which has been dubbed the "world's largest, longest range, and most capable twin-engine freighter," will allow Silk Way West to expand its capacity in order to satisfy the rising demand for goods around the world.
"Delivery of this aircraft marks a defining moment in our strategic plan to make Silk Way West Airlines greener, more fuel-efficient, and better positioned for growth from conception to reality," said Fadi Nahas, vice president of Silk Way West Airlines, Americas.
“This expansion of the fleet will open up opportunities for Silk Way West Airlines to boost the volume of flights and extend our reach to additional strategic destinations, reflecting the growing importance of our home base of Baku as a regional and global transportation hub.
Silk Way West Airlines signed the purchase agreement for five Boeing 777 freighters in April 2021 and in November 2022 the carrier ordered two 777-8 freighters with options for two more.
“With the global air cargo fleet expected to grow by more than 60% over the next 20 years, the unmatched efficiency of the 777 Freighter will boost Silk Way West’s capabilities and allow them to further scale their world-class cargo operations,” said Paul Righi, Boeing vice president Sales, Eurasia. “We are honored to strengthen our partnership as Silk Way West continues to build its freighter fleet.”
The maximum structural cargo capacity of the 777 is 107,000 kilograms, and it has a range of 9,200 kilometers.
The aircraft's huge fuselage diameter enables carriers to load tall and broad freight loads conveniently, and its main deck side cargo door is 3.72 meters (12 feet) wide, allowing the transportation of tall and wide cargo loads on 3-meter-tall pallets.
With 317 orders placed since the program's inception in 2005, the 777 Freighter has become Boeing's best-selling freighter of all time.
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