According to Rzayev, last year operated flights to 63 destinations, which is almost twice as many as in 2022, compared to 27 destinations: "There was also a two-fold increase in the number of passengers over the same period. Agreements have been signed with Boeing, Airbus, and  Aviation on the purchase and leasing of new aircraft, and by 2030, more than 30 new generation aircraft will join our fleet."

Aviation traffic in Azerbaijani airspace has increased by more than 80% since 2022, and the number of transit flights has doubled, reaffirming the country's importance on global aviation routes, Samir Rzayev, President of Azerbaijan Airlines  said at the International Air Transport Association's Aviation Energy Forum 2025 held in Baku, EDnews informs.

Rzayev noted that in 2024,  achieved the "Best Regional Airline in Central Asia and the CIS" award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024: "These and other awards are testament to our continued excellence in safety, service and passenger satisfaction. Our hub, Heydar Aliyev International Airport, has expanded its network from 67 to 81 by 2024, serving 7.5 million passengers, and has been named the Best Airport in Central Asia in a row. The airport has also achieved Level 2 certification under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.

Madina Mammadova\\EDnews