By Azernews

By Amina Nazarli

Turkish Cabin Interior (TCI, the "daughter" of Turkish Airlines) has become a contractor for the supply and equipping of the galley for ten new Boeing-737 MAXs ordered by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL).

TCI became the contractor of AZAL after fulfilling orders for such airlines as Jetairways and Spicejet, Head of TCI Bilal Eksi wrote on his page in Twitter.

Earlier in April, Azerbaijani airline Silk Way Airlines and American aerospace corporation Boeing signed a contract for the purchase of ten passenger aircraft Boeing-737 MAX, with the total amount of the agreement for $1 billion.

The first two planes of the newest generation will be delivered to Azerbaijan by the end of 2018, and the rest - until the end of 2020.

The upgraded 737 MAX series is equipped with new LEAP-1B engines by CFM International, which reduce fuel consumption by 13 percent compared to the most fuel-efficient modern aircraft. The latest design improvements, including the installation of the new Advanced Technology winglets, reduce the resistance, which further improves the performance of the 737 MAX, especially for long-haul flights.

AZAL, a major air carrier and one of the leaders of the aviation community of CIS countries, is taking advantage of government support and is now one of the major companies not only in the region but also across the globe.

Total route network of the airline is 40 destinations in 25 countries. In 2016, Azerbaijan Airlines carried over 2 million passengers. And the number of its flights is increasing. More than 16,000 scheduled international flights depart Azerbaijan annually, destined for over 38 cities all over the world. More than 1,300 flights are available to passengers annually, destined for local airports.

Azerbaijan Airlines currently operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing types.