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Dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has entered into a joint venture with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group to launch ground handling and cargo operations at Alat International Airport, located in the Alat Free Economic Zone in Baku. The agreement was signed ahead of the airport’s new terminal opening, scheduled for April 2027.
The partnership aims to combine dnata’s international expertise with Silk Way Group’s local market presence to offer comprehensive aviation services in Azerbaijan. The new airport’s logistics facilities are expected to handle over 500,000 tonnes of cargo annually, with anticipated growth of 5% per year over the next decade.
The joint venture will begin by providing cargo and ground handling services, later expanding into catering, freight forwarding, de-icing, and other aviation support services. The goal is to establish an integrated service platform for airlines and airport customers in Baku. The initiative is projected to create more than 1,000 local jobs and will include investment in training and skills development for Azerbaijan’s aviation sector.
