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AZAL first Dreamliner operator in CIS region

23 December 2014 [17:33] - TODAY.AZ

/By AzerNews/

By Amina Nazarli

Boeing Company confirmed the delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) CJSC, on December 23.

The company reported that with this delivery, Azerbaijan Airlines becomes the first airline in the Commonwealth of Independent States to operate the 787.

"We are delighted to receive this revolutionary airplane, which will help Azerbaijan Airlines increase its competitiveness both regionally and internationally," said Jahangir Asgarov, the Azerbaijan Airlines President. "The airplane, with its unique onboard features, will provide an unrivaled passenger experience with an unmatched level of comfort."

"We are very proud of our partnership with Azerbaijan Airlines and congratulate them on being the first 787 operator in the region. We look forward to xpand our business relationship for the next years,” said Marty Bentrott, Vice-president of Middle East, Russia and Central Asia Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Baku is awaiting the arrival of the new aircraft, AZAL Spokesperson Maharram Safarli told Trend.

Safarli didn’t disclose the exact time of the airplane’s delivery due to lack of information. “The airplane is not in Baku yet, but we are awaiting its arrival,” he added.

In addition to providing the airlines with unprecedented fuel economy and low operating costs, the 787 has a host of new features that greatly enhance the passenger experience.

To date, 58 customers from around the world have ordered 1,055, 787 Dreamliners.

As a regional and CIS leader in terms of the number of new aircrafts, AZAL offers its passenger flights to European countries, the CIS, Middle East, Asia and the United States.

Currently, AZAL's fleet consists of Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Airbus 319, Airbus A320, Airbus A340-500, Embraer ERJ 170-100LR and Embraer ERJ 190-100. The company cooperates with about 60 airlines to provide its passengers with an opportunity to travel leisurely around the world.

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