Industry Azerbaijan Airlines and Boeing sign agreement on purchase for 5 B787 Dreamliners

Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) announced an order for five more 787-8 Dreamliners and a commitment to purchase two large freighters. The agreement, announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show, is valued at about $1.9 billion at current list prices. The freighter commitment will be finalized at a later time.

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"Ordering additional 787 Dreamliner airplanes will greatly expand our airline's capabilities, allowing us to serve new destinations and carry more passengers," said AZAL President Jahangir Askerov. "We are delighted to expand our partnership with The Boeing Company, which has been a reliable partner in supplying modern airplanes, and helping us operate and maintain the jets."

"We appreciate Azerbaijan Airlines' growing confidence in the Boeing 787 and the airplane's market-leading fuel efficiency and passenger-pleasing features," said Kevin McAllister, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 787 Dreamliner will play a key role in Azerbaijan's fleet modernization plan, help them open new routes, and contribute to their long-term success."

Azerbaijan Airlines is an air carrier in the Central Asia region, serving 40 destinations in 25 countries.

Azerbaijan Airlines Fleet Overview

4x Embraer ERJ 190

4x Airbus A319

7x Airbus A320

3x Airbus A340-500

3x Boeing 757-200

3x Boeing 767-300

2x Boeing 787-8

Some aircraft are configured as VIP aircraft.

Azerbaijan Airlines also announced it will be the launch customer for the 787 Landing Gear Exchange Program whereby Boeing Global Services plans to provide the carrier with a lower-cost solution for overhauled and certified landing gears for its Dreamliner fleet, which now grows to seven airplanes.

Source © Boeing.com/Azal.az

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