AZAL`s Boeing 787-8 carries out first flight from Baku to New York

Baku, November 8, AZERTAC Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has said it started to operate a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on Baku - New York - Baku route beginning from November 7. The flight took from the Heydar Aliyev International Airport Baku at 7.00 in the morning and landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York in 11 hours 50 minutes. Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is a new aircraft combining the latest technical advances. The aircraft meets the highest safety standards and is advantageous for operation. The aircrafthas already made a transatlantic flight test and received all the necessary permissions to operate. In addition to improved aerodynamics, advanced engine technology, better fuel efficiency and lower overall operating costs, the 787 will feature a state-of-the-art onboard travel experience. Azerbaijan Airlines’ customers will enjoy three service classes - 157 seats for Economy Class, 35 seats for Business Class and 18 seats for Luxe Class, according to AZAL.