Purchase of new aircrafts by AZAL contributes to economy of Azerbaijan

16:53 - 6.04.2023


April 6, Fineko/abc.az. The purchase of new aircrafts by AZAL contributes to the development of the economy of Azerbaijan.

ABC.AZ reports that the Minister of Digital Development & Transport Rashad Nabiyev said this during an event dedicated to the signing of a contract between AZAL and Airbus for the purchase of aircrafts.

According to Nabiyev, this deal is part of AZAL's strategy until 2030.

"AZAL is one of the few companies in Azerbaijan that earns about $1 bn a year. The purchase of 12 new aircrafts will significantly expand Azerbaijan's presence in foreign markets," he said.

The minister said that AZAL is one of the safest companies in the world.

"International organizations assess the safety of passenger transportation by AZAL by more than 80 percent, which is about five percent higher than a number of European airlines," he said.

Nabiyev added that important steps are being taken to ensure the efficiency of the airline.

"Today company's fleet consists of nine different types of aircraft. AZAL's strategy until 2030 has already been developed and large-scale work will be carried out within it to improve its operation and increase its fleet," he added.

According to the minister, in 2022, AZAL transported passengers to 26 different destinations around the world.

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