On 25 May, Korean Air graced an event hosted by Incheon International Airport Corporation at the Grand Hyatt Incheon to reveal its IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification, which it earlier received in April. Lithium batteries comprise 10 percent of the airline’s overall cargo volume and it expects the certification to further enhance its reputation in safe and reliable air cargo services. In December 2022, Korean Airline joined a working … [Read more...] about Asia’s carriers earn CEIV Li-batt certification
Silk Way West Airlines
Silk Way West adds flights to Damman, Tashkent
Silk Way West Airlines is expanding its network in the Middle East and Central Asia with regular cargo flights to and from the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam, as well as to and from Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. These scheduled routes operate twice a week and will enable direct air freight connections from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku to Dammam (DMM) and Tashkent (TAS) international airport, considered main cargo gateways in their respective regions. The airline … [Read more...] about Silk Way West adds flights to Damman, Tashkent
Silk Way West eyes Japan with Nippon Express
Silk Way West Airlines and Nippon Express Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer enhanced air freight solutions between Baku and Japan and across the carrier's network amidst changing supply chains. The airline said the agreement strengthens its presence in the Japanese market whilst helping Nippon Express Holdings to expand globally by providing cargo capacity across a worldwide network. Silk Way West Airlines has been serving the Japanese air cargo market since 2018 … [Read more...] about Silk Way West eyes Japan with Nippon Express
Silk Way West Airlines signs up for two A350 freighters
Silk Way West Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of two A350 freighters, with delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2028. This is the first order with Airbus for the Baku-based cargo airline, marking a significant step in its expansion plans internationally to meet growing demand for cargo transportation. The airline, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, said it plans to expand its fleet and global route network to strengthen its role in the CIS region, … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines signs up for two A350 freighters
Silk Way West starts Mumbai-Baku cargo service
Last week Silk Way West Airlines launched a new weekly Boeing 747F service connecting India to Azerbaijan, which will see Mumbai as the second Indian city in its network. This new direct scheduled route will operate every Thursday, flying between Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Silk Way West says this is the second route serving the Indian air cargo market launched this year, following the weekly service … [Read more...] about Silk Way West starts Mumbai-Baku cargo service
Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
Baku-based Silk Way West Airlines has been awarded its good distribution practice (GDP) certification after successfully completing an in-depth audit by Global Cold Chain Consultants, a trusted external party with a strong track record in the pharmaceutical industry. GDP is a standard based on principles adopted by the European Union and recommended by the World Health Organization. In line with these requirements, medicines must be obtained from a licensed supply chain and stored, … [Read more...] about Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification