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Azerbaijan Airlines

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Azerbaijan Airlines

Azerbaijan Airlines (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Hava Yolları), known in short as AZAL, is the designated flag carrier and largest airline of Azerbaijan. Based in Baku, adjacent to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the carrier operates to destinations across Asia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Europe. AZAL was officially founded on 7 April 1992 as the first national airline established after the country gained independence. The state-owned company was privatized in the 2000s, during which ownership of the company's assets ended up in the hands of companies owned by family members of Azerbaijani political elites, including President Ilham Aliyev's daughter Arzu Aliyeva.

Infobox

IATA
IATA ICAO Call sign J2 AHY AZAL
Founded
7 April 1992 (1992-04-07)
Hubs
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Frequent-flyer program
AZAL Miles
Subsidiaries
Airlines: Azal Avia Cargo Non-airlines: National Aviation Academy
Fleet size
49
Destinations
57
Parent company
Government of Azerbaijan via AZCON Holding
Headquarters
Baku, Azerbaijan
Key people
Samir Rzayev (president)
Revenue
AZN 1 billion (2022)
Operating income
AZN 258 million (2022)
Net income
AZN 110 million (2022)
Total assets
AZN 2 billion (2022)
Total equity
AZN 772 million (2022)
Employees
7,011
Website
azal

Tables

· Fleet
J
J
Aircraft
J
In service
W
Orders
Y
Passengers
Total
Passengers
Refs
Airbus A319-100
Airbus A319-100
Aircraft
Airbus A319-100
In service
3
Orders
—
Passengers
8
Passengers
—
Passengers
114
Passengers
122
Notes
1 operated for government
Airbus A320-200
Airbus A320-200
Aircraft
Airbus A320-200
In service
10
Orders
—
Passengers
12
Passengers
—
Passengers
144
Passengers
156
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A320neo
Aircraft
Airbus A320neo
In service
5
Orders
6
Passengers
—
Passengers
—
Passengers
186
Passengers
186
Notes
Deliveries from 2026. To replace Boeing 757-200.
Airbus A321neo
Airbus A321neo
Aircraft
Airbus A321neo
In service
—
Orders
6
Passengers
TBA
Airbus A340-500
Airbus A340-500
Aircraft
Airbus A340-500
In service
2
Orders
—
Passengers
36
Passengers
—
Passengers
201
Passengers
237
Notes
Last operator of its type. Both aircraft were with VIP interior and have been stored since 2023. To be replaced by Boeing 787-8.
Boeing 757-200
Boeing 757-200
Aircraft
Boeing 757-200
In service
4
Orders
—
Passengers
22
Passengers
—
Passengers
158
Passengers
180
Notes
All aircraft have been stored since 2024. To be replaced by Airbus A320neo family.
Boeing 767-300ER
Boeing 767-300ER
Aircraft
Boeing 767-300ER
In service
3
Orders
—
Passengers
22
Passengers
—
Passengers
176
Passengers
198
Notes
1 operated for government
Boeing 787-8
Boeing 787-8
Aircraft
Boeing 787-8
In service
2
Orders
8
Passengers
18
Passengers
35
Passengers
157
Passengers
210
Notes
Deliveries until 2030. To replace Airbus A340-500.
Embraer 190
Embraer 190
Aircraft
Embraer 190
In service
7
Orders
—
Passengers
—
Passengers
—
Passengers
106
Passengers
106
VIP fleet
VIP fleet
Aircraft
VIP fleet
Airbus ACJ319
Airbus ACJ319
Aircraft
Airbus ACJ319
In service
1
Orders
—
Passengers
VIP
Airbus ACJ320
Airbus ACJ320
Aircraft
Airbus ACJ320
In service
1
Orders
—
Passengers
VIP
Airbus A340-600
Airbus A340-600
Aircraft
Airbus A340-600
In service
1
Orders
—
Passengers
VIP
Boeing 777-200LR
Boeing 777-200LR
Aircraft
Boeing 777-200LR
In service
1
Orders
—
Passengers
VIP
Passengers
1 with VIP interior
Total
Total
Aircraft
Total
In service
49
Orders
20
Aircraft
In service
Orders
Passengers
Notes
J
W
Y
Total
Refs
Airbus A319-100
3
—
8
—
114
122
1 operated for government
Airbus A320-200
10
—
12
—
144
156
Airbus A320neo
5
6
—
—
186
186
Deliveries from 2026. To replace Boeing 757-200.
Airbus A321neo
—
6
TBA
Airbus A340-500
2
—
36
—
201
237
Last operator of its type. Both aircraft were with VIP interior and have been stored since 2023. To be replaced by Boeing 787-8.
Boeing 757-200
4
—
22
—
158
180
All aircraft have been stored since 2024. To be replaced by Airbus A320neo family.
Boeing 767-300ER
3
—
22
—
176
198
1 operated for government
Boeing 787-8
2
8
18
35
157
210
Deliveries until 2030. To replace Airbus A340-500.
Embraer 190
7
—
—
—
106
106
VIP fleet
Airbus ACJ319
1
—
VIP
Airbus ACJ320
1
—
VIP
Airbus A340-600
1
—
VIP
Boeing 777-200LR
1
—
VIP
1 with VIP interior
Total
49
20
· Fleet › Past years fleet
ATR 42-500
ATR 42-500
Aircraft
ATR 42-500
Fleet
2
Introduced
2007
Retired
2013
ATR 72-200
ATR 72-200
Aircraft
ATR 72-200
Fleet
4
Introduced
2007
Retired
2013
Boeing 707-300
Boeing 707-300
Aircraft
Boeing 707-300
Fleet
6
Introduced
1994
Retired
1998
Boeing 727-200
Boeing 727-200
Aircraft
Boeing 727-200
Fleet
6
Introduced
1993
Retired
2004
Canadair CL-44
Canadair CL-44
Aircraft
Canadair CL-44
Fleet
2
Introduced
1997
Retired
1998
Embraer 170
Embraer 170
Aircraft
Embraer 170
Fleet
1
Introduced
2013
Retired
2017
Notes
Transferred to Buta Airways.
Embraer 190
Embraer 190
Aircraft
Embraer 190
Fleet
8
Introduced
2013
Retired
2017
1
1
Aircraft
1
Fleet
2024
Introduced
Crashed as Flight 8243.
Ilyushin IL-76
Ilyushin IL-76
Aircraft
Ilyushin IL-76
Fleet
7
Introduced
1993
Retired
2004
Tupolev Tu-134
Tupolev Tu-134
Aircraft
Tupolev Tu-134
Fleet
21
Introduced
1993
Retired
2003
1
1
Aircraft
1
1
1
Aircraft
1
Fleet
1995
Introduced
Crashed as Flight 56.
Tupolev Tu-154M
Tupolev Tu-154M
Aircraft
Tupolev Tu-154M
Fleet
32
Introduced
1991
Retired
2013
Antonov An-140
Antonov An-140
Aircraft
Antonov An-140
Fleet
4
Introduced
2004
Retired
2006
Notes
One crashed as Flight 217.
Aircraft
Fleet
Introduced
Retired
Notes
Refs
ATR 42-500
2
2007
2013
ATR 72-200
4
2007
2013
Boeing 707-300
6
1994
1998
Boeing 727-200
6
1993
2004
Canadair CL-44
2
1997
1998
Embraer 170
1
2013
2017
Transferred to Buta Airways.
Embraer 190
8
2013
2017
1
2024
Crashed as Flight 8243.
Ilyushin IL-76
7
1993
2004
Tupolev Tu-134
21
1993
2003
1
1
1995
Crashed as Flight 56.
Tupolev Tu-154M
32
1991
2013
Antonov An-140
4
2004
2006
One crashed as Flight 217.

References

  1. ch-aviation
    https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airline/J2
  2. Azerbaijan Airlines Sustainability Report
    https://www.azal.az/_next/static/media/pdf/ENG_AZAL_Sustainability_Report_2022_2023.pdf
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  4. mincom
    https://mincom.gov.az/en/activity/civil-aviation
  5. Encyclopedia
    https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/azerbaijan-airlines
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20190325115222/https://www.occrp.org/ru/panamapapers/spies-and-shadowy-allies/
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20130818155804/http://algkc.com/services.htm
  8. Edward Paine, "The Caucasus connection", Airliner World magazine, July 1925, Key Publishing, Stamford (Lincolnshire), U
  9. SeatMaestro
    https://www.seatmaestro.com/airlines-seating-maps/azal-azerbaijan-airlines/history/
  10. EXIM
    https://www.exim.gov/news/ex-im-bank-finances-export-aircraft-republic-azerbaijan
  11. MediaRoom
    https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2000-12-20-Boeing-757-200-Brings-Relief-To-Azerbaijan
  12. Azerbaijan Airlines
    https://www.azal.az/en/airline/about-us/
  13. United States Department of Homeland Security (Office of Immigration Statistics)
    https://ohss.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/9_11%2520and%2520Travel%2520to%2520US%25202010.pdf
  14. Helis
    https://www.helis.com/database/news/azal_eurocopter
  15. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
    https://www.rferl.org/a/Aliyevs_Azerbaijani_Empire_Grows_As_Daughter_Joins_The_Game/2127137.html
  16. Eurasianet
    https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-european-games-sponsors-have-ties-to-first-family
  17. "Azerbaijan Airlines Orders Boeing 767-300 Passenger and Freighter Models"
    http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1345
  18. "2010 Boeing Orders And Deliveries - Part 1"
    http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/4676915/?threadid=4676915&searchid=4918673&s=azerbaijan#ID4918673
  19. azertag
    https://azertag.az/en/xeber/azal_to_launch_direct_flights_on_baku_beijing__baku_route-80981
  20. Apa
    https://en.apa.az/infrastructure/xeber_first_baku-beijing_flight_to_be_launched_-197451/
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