HAMBURG, Germany, June 24. AerCap is ready to
support AZAL in the process of expanding its route network, John
Govan, Senior Vice President & Head of EMEA, AerCap, said at the
ceremony of handing over the first Airbus A321neo aircraft to AZAL
in Hamburg, Trend's special correspondent reports.


"Today we are marking a special occasion – the handover of the
first A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines. This is the first of
three A321neo aircraft that AerCap will deliver to the carrier,
marking a significant milestone in its fleet development," Govan
explained.


He noted that AerCap is proud to be the first lessor to support
AZAL at this stage of its development.


"This step reflects the airline's continued commitment to
modernization and continued growth. We are very proud to be the
first lessor to support Azerbaijan Airlines in realizing these
plans," he emphasized.


According to Govan, the delivery is part of a broader
cooperation program between AerCap and AZAL, which began in
2024.


"The program includes the delivery of three A321neo and three
A320neo aircraft. The first A320neo aircraft were delivered to the
airline earlier this year, and we expect to complete the remaining
deliveries in the coming months," the AerCap representative
noted.







He added that the new aircraft will allow the airline to expand
its route network and improve the quality of its passenger
service.


"These new-generation aircraft will strengthen Azerbaijan
Airlines' operational capabilities, support its route growth, and
provide passengers with a higher level of comfort. Furthermore, the
A321neo offers significant advantages in terms of operational
efficiency, which contributes to the more sustainable development
of air travel," Govan said.


According to him, AerCap highly values ​​its partnership with
Azerbaijan's national carrier and intends to continue supporting
its development.


"We are proud to support Azerbaijan Airlines as it expands its
route network and strengthens its position in the global aviation
market. Today's delivery is another important step in the
development of our partnership," he concluded.