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For the fifth time in a row, Heydar Aliyev International Airport topped the ranking of the best airports in Central Asia and the CIS countries according to the Skytrax 2022 World Airport Awards. Also, for the first time this year, Baku airport won another important nomination – “Best Airport Staff in Central Asia & CIS”.

“Azerbaijan Airlines” and the low-cost air carrier of the country “Buta Airways” won in the nomination of “Best Regional Airline in Central Asia and CIS” and “Best Low-Cost Airline in Central Asia and CIS” at Skytrax 2022 World Airline Awards.

Zangilan International Airport was opened.

Together with international consulting company “McKinsey” the Strategic Development Plan for 2023-2030 was prepared in order to improve operational activities and optimise operational costs of “Azerbaijan Airlines” CJSC.

According to financial statements, “Azerbaijan Airlines” CJSC has earned net profit for the first time.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport gained the highest 5 Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating.

New IATA code was assigned to Ganja International Airport.

Fuzuli International Airport was opened.

The radio call signs of the national navigation systems were again transmitted in the sky over Karabakh after a prolonged period of calm. The aircrafts of the flag carrier of Azerbaijan (AZAL) were the first to receive these signals.

The passenger airline “Azerbaijan Airlines” was recognized as the most punctual airline in Europe in 2019 according to the aviation analytical and reference publication Official Airline Guide (OAG).

Heydar Aliyev International Airport became the first airport in the world to fully switch to cloud technologies.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport confirmed the status of the “Best Airport Among Airports of Russia and CIS Countries” awarded by Skytrax.

The British consulting company “Skytrax” confirmed the prestigious “4-star” rating of the passenger airline “Azerbaijan Airlines”.

ICAO confirmed the request of the State Civil Aviation Administration to include Fuzuli International Airport in the catalogue of international location indices.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport was recognised the best among airports in Russia and CIS countries according to the British consulting company Skytrax.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport was awarded the “5 Stars” category by Skytrax.

Azerbaijan Airspace Supervision & Efficiency Centre (ASEC) was officially opened at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

The passenger airline “Azerbaijan Airlines” was recognized by Skytrax as the Best Regional Airline in Central Asia and India. In 2018, British consulting company Skytrax has confirmed the prestigious 4 Star rating of the passenger airline “Azerbaijan Airlines”.

British consulting company “Skytrax” named Heydar Aliyev International Airport the best among all airports in Russia and CIS countries.

Lowcoster “Buta Airways”, which is part of “Azerbaijan Airlines” CJSC, started operating flights.

Azerbaijan signed the Open Skies agreement with the United States of America.

Nakhchivan International Airport was reconstructed. Telescopic passenger boarding bridges appeared at the airport for the first time.

A decision was made to creat “Buta Airways”, Azerbaijan's first low-cost airline, as part of “Azerbaijan Airlines” CJSC.

The fleet of Azerbaijan Airlines replenished with modern Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircrafts.

British consulting company Skytrax, the world-famous and most influential in assessing the quality of airline services, awarded Azerbaijani national carrier and Heydar Aliyev International Airport a prestigious “4-Stars” rating.

The new terminal complex (Terminal 1) of Heydar Aliyev International Airport was put into operation.

“Azerbaijan Airlines” purchased Embraer 190 and Embraer 170 jet planes manufactured in Brazil.

“Azerbaijan Airlines” began to carry out regular transatlantic flights from Baku to New York.

"Azerbaijan Airlines” purchased Airbus A340-500 long-haul passenger aircrafts.

The new building of the Main Air Traffic Control Centre of “Azeraeronavigation” Air Traffic Department of “Azerbaijan Airlines” Closed Joint Stock Company was inaugurated.

“Azerbaijan Airlines” purchased Boeing 767-300ER aircrafts.

“Azerbaijan Airlines” received the European Service Standard from the European Economic Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry (EEIG).

After reconstruction Zakatala and Lankaran airports were given international status.After reconstruction Zakatala and Lankaran airports were given international status.

“AZAL” State Concern was reorganised and renamed into “Azerbaijan Airlines" CJSC by the order of the President of Azerbaijan.

Ganja International Airport was reconstructed.

A new cargo terminal (Baku Cargo Terminal) was opened at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

By decision of President Ilham Aliyev “Bina” Airport was renamed “Heydar Aliyev International Airport”.

The airport in the city of Nakhchivan received the status of an international air hub.

In 2000, Azerbaijan Airlines received the first Boeing 757-200 aircrafts.

In 1999, a new international terminal was opened at the Baku airport.

In 1997, AZALOIL was established as part of Azerbaijan Airlines.

In 1996, Azeraeronavigation Air Traffic Control Center was established as part of the Azerbaijan Airlines State Concern.

In April 1992, after gaining independence, a state aviation body - State Concern Azerbaijan Airlines (Azərbaycan Hava Yolları) was established in Azerbaijan by the decision of the government of the Republic.