ACL Airshop, a global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) solutions, and Azerbaijan Airlines, the national air carrier of Azerbaijan, have signed a ULD Management Agreement covering Azerbaijan Airlines’ pallet fleet.Under the agreement, ACL Airshop will provide dedicated management, operational support and digital tracking solutions for Azerbaijan Airlines’ fleet. The scope includes inventory and stock control, movement monitoring, positioning and recovery, repair coordination, airworthiness management, operational reporting and access to ACL Airshop’s digital ULD Management systems.The partnership will combine ACL Airshop’s international ULD management capabilities with its extensive operational experience and partner network across Azerbaijan, the Balkans and Central Asia. This regional knowledge will enable ACL Airshop to provide responsive support while connecting Azerbaijan Airlines to a broader global network of ULD stock, logistics resources and certified repair capabilities.As Azerbaijan Airlines continues to modernize its fleet and develop its expanding route network, the agreement provides a scalable platform for maintaining pallet availability, improving operational visibility and supporting future requirements. ACL Airshop will work closely with Azerbaijan Airlines’ operational teams and handling partners to ensure the pallet fleet is positioned efficiently and available wherever it is needed. Azerbaijan Airlines is Azerbaijan’s national carrier, operating a modern fleet and an expanding international route network.
Maurice van Terheijden, Director EMEIA of ACL Airshop, said:
“Azerbaijan Airlines is an important addition to ACL Airshop’s growing ULD Management portfolio. We know the operating environment across Azerbaijan, the Balkans and Central Asia, and we understand the value of combining local responsiveness with global reach. Our focus will be to deliver dependable ULD availability today while building a scalable platform that can support Azerbaijan Airlines’ continued growth.”The agreement further strengthens ACL Airshop’s presence in a strategically important aviation region. The company has experience supporting airlines and cargo operators in Azerbaijan and Central Asia, including historic relationships with Silk Way Airlines and other regional operators.
