Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) - Fleet
General Information
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is the national flag carrier of Azerbaijan, established on April 7, 1992. The company is headquartered in Baku, with its main hub at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. AZAL operates regular flights to over 30 destinations, including cities in Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, and North America [1][2][3].
Fleet Composition
Currently, AZAL's fleet comprises 21 aircraft with an average age of approximately 11 years. The primary types of aircraft in the fleet are:
|
Aircraft Model |
Quantity |
Passenger Capacity |
|
Airbus A319-100 |
3 |
122 |
|
Airbus A320-200 |
8 |
146 |
|
Boeing 757-200 |
1 |
180 |
|
Boeing 767-300ER |
2 |
198 |
|
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner |
1 |
242 |
|
Airbus A340-500 |
2 |
237 |
Plans are underway to modernize the fleet by acquiring new long-haul aircraft, which will enable AZAL to expand its route network and increase the number of destinations [1][2][3][5].
Safety and Reputation
AZAL actively maintains high safety standards. The airline is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and complies with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In the international Skytrax rating, AZAL has been awarded four stars, confirming its high level of service and safety [2][3].
Safety Criteria
AZAL holds a commendable position regarding safety among CIS airlines. The company undergoes regular inspections and certifications to maintain a high level of trust among passengers. Notably, flight safety is a top priority for AZAL, reflected in its policies and practices [2][3].
Citations: [1] https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%90%D0%B7%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8
[2] https://www.azal.az/ru/airline/about-us/
[3] https://samolets.com/azal/
[4] https://coollib.cc/b/187477-guseynbala-miralamov-ilham-aliev/read
[5] https://samolety.org/azal/
[6] https://help.azal.az/hc/ru/categories/115000218392-%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%8B-%D0%BA-%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8-AZAL
[7] https://azal.com.ru/samolety/
[8] https://www.azal.az/ru/airline/news/details/?id=30012024
Economics
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Rice imports to Azerbaijan have soared to unprecedented levels during the January-November 2024 period, reflecting both rising domestic demand and increasing global food prices. Over this period, the country imported 60,400 tons of rice, marking an 18.6% increase in volume and a 35.3% rise in value compared to the same period in 2023.
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Over 17,750 life insurance contracts and 40,661 property insurance contracts were signed through Azerbaijan’s Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund (MCGF) between 2022 and 2024, reflecting the growing role of the Fund in strengthening the housing finance and insurance markets. These figures were revealed by Rasim Abdullayev, Director of the Mortgage Lending Department at MCGF, during the seminar "Tools for Supporting Housing Finance and Entrepreneurship."
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The value of paid services provided to the population in Baku reached 6.94 billion manats in the first eleven months of 2024, reflecting a real-term increase of 9.2% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Baku City Statistical Department.
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According to data from the Baku City Statistical Department, the retail trade turnover in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, increased by 5% year-on-year from January to November 2024, reaching 31.6 billion manats. This growth reflects the steady recovery of the economy and consumer confidence amid broader market stability.
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