The company “Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone” (SW AFEZCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have signed a strategic agreement, which is an important step towards the development of sustainable aviation within the framework of COP29. This collaboration, which incorporates a shared vision and commitment to create a certified green airport and cargo village in the Alat Free Economic Zone, meets the environmental sustainability goals of both ICAO and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
This collaboration aims to develop environmentally sustainable airport operations that will be based on both national legislation and international environmental protection standards. Key areas of focus include ICAO technical guidance to achieve Green Airport certification, integration of industry-leading environmental practices and innovation to establish the Tool-Free Economic Zone as a benchmark for sustainable airport operations .
The director of the ICAO Office for Europe and North Atlantic, Nicolas Rallo, noted that the organization’s cooperation with SW AFEZCO for the creation of a “green airport” embodies the joint desire to aspire to a sustainable model in the field of aviation:
“In addition to contributing to economic growth, it will set new standards of environmental responsibility in the region. This agreement provides for the expansion of cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and ICAO in various fields of civil aviation. We will take a joint step forward for the sustainable future of air transport.”
For his part, President of “Silk Way Group”, Zaur Akhundov, emphasized that this partnership reflects an unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and sets a transformative standard for sustainable airport and cargo operations in the region. We are proud to realize our vision for the future. “.
The collaboration aims to achieve specific sustainability goals by integrating low-carbon technologies, advanced waste management systems and sustainable energy solutions into the airport’s design and operations. These efforts will ensure that the green airport and cargo village meet international standards, significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with aviation logistics.
SW AFEZCO and ICAO invite all aviation industry stakeholders to come together to reshape a sustainable future for global logistics and infrastructure. By creating a “green airport” in the Alat Free Economic Zone, they welcome similar initiatives around the world, demonstrating that sustainability and operational excellence can be achieved together, not just by fulfilling their obligations.
“Silk Way Group”
Founded in 2006, “Silk Way Group” is a leading Azerbaijani air cargo conglomerate, headquartered at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In 2019, the group established three main subsidiaries to streamline operations: Silk Way Airlines, which provides multi-purpose cargo transportation, Silk Way West Airlines, which operates global cargo flights, and Silk Way Technics, which provides aircraft repair and maintenance services. aircraft. These companies, which employ more than 1,700 specialists around the world, make a great contribution to the economy of Azerbaijan.
