Azerbaijan Airlines to Buy Four More 787-8 Aircraft From Boeing

New York — Aerospace company Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Azerbaijan Airlines for four additional fuel-efficient 787-8s on Wednesday. The agreement for the more environmentally-friendly aircraft was made at the Farnborough International Airshow.

The 787-8 reduces fuel use and emissions by 20-25% compared to the planes it replaces. The jetliner's range can reach up to 13,530 kilometres in a typical two-class configuration. The 787 family's fuel efficiency, flexibility and range have enabled carriers worldwide, like Azerbaijan Airlines, to open more than 300 new non-stop routes.

Azerbaijan's flag-carrier currently operates two 787-8 Dreamliners as well as a fleet of 757, 767 and 777 planes. It was the first airline in the Caspian and Central Asia region to operate the 787-8 Dreamliner.

The Baku-based airline said it intends to grow its Dreamliner fleet to 10 by 2030, enabling it to open new routes across Central Asia, in its announcement.

Boeing said the agreement extends its long-term partnership with Azerbaijan Airlines as they renew their fleet to capitalize on travel demand as it grows in the longer term.

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