Silk Way West Airlines appoints Onno Pietersma as Chief Operating Officer

31st May 2024

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Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, announces the appointment of Onno Pietersma as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Mr Pietersma is poised to propel the airline towards new levels of operational efficiency, technological enhancement, and customer service.

In his new role, Mr Pietersma will champion critical initiatives designed to enhance the stability and reliability of the expanding Silk Way West Airlines’ operations. These key factors will contribute significantly to improving the airline’s on-time delivery performance.

“Strengthening the stability of the network is essential for elevating our service delivery,” Mr Pietersma commented. “By extending network planning and enhancing turnaround efficiencies, we are committed to optimizing on-time delivery directly benefiting our customers.”

Wolfgang Meier, President of Silk Way West Airlines, expressed his support for Mr Pietersma. “Onno’s impressive career and dedication to teamwork and process improvement have consistently elevated operational standards. His strategic vision is integral to driving significant advances in our operational performance and enhancing customer satisfaction.”

Silk Way West Airlines is confident that under Mr Pietersma’s leadership, the airline will achieve new milestones, reinforcing its commitment to setting the highest industry standards.

 

About Silk Way West Airlines

Founded in 2012 in Baku, at the heart of the Silk Road, Silk Way West Airlines operates hundreds of flights every month across the globe via its fleet of 14 dedicated Boeing 777F, 747-8F, and 747-400F aircraft based at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
In line with its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Silk Way West Airlines plans to renew its fleet with eight new state-of-the-art aircraft by 2030, including four Boeing 777F, two Boeing 777-8F, and two Airbus A350F, to better meet global logistics demands.
The airline offers comprehensive cargo services to over 40 global destinations across Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, managing an annual cargo turnover exceeding 500,000 tons.