Original news was published on 21 August, 2015

Silk Way West has taken delivery of the third from an order of five Boeing 747-8 freighters.

The airline said its new freighter will perform flights to Singapore and Komatsu, Japan.

According to the contract with Boeing, Silk Way West will acquire two further 747-8 freighters from Boeing, with their arrival in Azerbaijan expected in the first half of 2016.

With the acquisition of new Boeing 747-8 freighters, Silk Way West expects to expand its air cargo business, the airline added.

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