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AZAL

Azerbaijan’s national airline operates passenger services from Baku across domestic and international routes.

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KEY FACTS

Sector: Aviation
Materials on FinFly: 18
Covered since: June 22, 2026
Latest story: September 22, 2026
Official source: www.azal.az/en

Company connections

AZCON Holding → AZAL

AZAL appears in AZCON Holding’s official portfolio. No ownership percentage is asserted.

Source checked: 2026-09-08 · Primary source ↗

AZCON Holding → · AZAL →

Connections are dated to their sources. Co-mention does not imply ownership or partnership.

THE TIMELINE

Everything FinFly reported

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Transport · September 22, 2026

Azerbaijan Suspends Iranian Airline Flights from September 22, 2026

AZAL has announced the suspension of flights by Iranian airlines to Azerbaijan due to a new US sanctions package targeting Iran's aviation sector.

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Transport · September 8, 2026

Azerbaijan Airlines Resumes Flights to Jeddah from September 15

Azerbaijan Airlines will resume regular flights on the Baku–Jeddah–Baku route from September 15, 2026. Flights will operate four times a week.

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Transport · August 29, 2026

AZAL Delays Baku-Nakhchivan Flights Due to Thunderstorm

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has delayed flights on the Baku-Nakhchivan-Baku route due to thunderstorm conditions. Flights will resume once weather improves.

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Transport · August 17, 2026

Azerbaijan Airlines launches Baku–Atyrau flights

Azerbaijan Airlines has started flights to Atyrau, Kazakhstan, expanding the route network between the two countries.

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Economy · August 14, 2026

SOCAR's debt grows 18.8% to 3 billion manats

At the start of the year, SOCAR's debt obligations reached 3.047 billion manats, up 18.8% year-on-year. The bulk of the debt is owed to the State Oil Fund.

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Transport · August 11, 2026

AZAL Completes Assessment of Reporting Under IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Standards

The Asian Development Bank has completed an assessment of AZAL's sustainability and climate reporting, identifying areas for improvement.

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Transport · July 31, 2026

AZAL increases number of flights to Istanbul and Tbilisi

Azerbaijan Airlines expands flight program due to high passenger demand.

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Economy · July 30, 2026

AZAL Operates First Flight to Kars

Azerbaijan Airlines successfully operated its first flight to the Turkish city of Kars, expanding air links between Azerbaijan and Turkey.

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Transport · July 21, 2026

AZAL Takes Delivery of Fourth Airbus A320neo in 2026

Azerbaijan Airlines expands its fleet with a fourth Airbus A320neo, bringing total aircraft to 30. The carrier continues its fleet renewal program and plans to grow to 50 aircraft by 2032.

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Economy · July 9, 2026

AZAL Serves Nearly 2 Million Passengers Since Start of Year

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) served 1.9 million passengers in January-June 2026, up 5% year-on-year.

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Economy · July 9, 2026

AZAL and Uzum Bank Expand Online Payment Options for Air Tickets

Azerbaijan Airlines, part of AZCON Holding, together with Uzum Bank, has introduced new online payment options for air tickets for passengers from Uzbekistan.

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Transport · July 9, 2026

Direct Shanghai-Baku Flights to Launch

Azerbaijan plans to open a direct flight from Shanghai to Baku to boost tourist flow from China.

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Economy · July 9, 2026

AZAL and Sea Breeze Launch Joint Campaign

Azerbaijan Airlines and Sea Breeze launch a new lottery campaign for passengers, offering prizes including an apartment in Sea Breeze.

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Transport · July 6, 2026

Qatar Airways Makes Unscheduled Landing in Baku

A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Tbilisi made an unscheduled landing at Heydar Aliyev International Airport due to adverse weather conditions.

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Transport · July 6, 2026

AZAL Delays Flights from Baku to Nakhchivan

Several AZAL flights on the Baku-Nakhchivan route scheduled for July 6 have been delayed due to thunderstorm weather conditions.

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IT · July 2, 2026

AZAL Launches Internet on New Aircraft

Azerbaijan's antitrust agency approved AZAL's request to provide internet services on new-generation aircraft, with the condition that the service is voluntary for passengers.

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Transport · June 24, 2026

AZAL Cancels Baku-Nakhchivan Flights

Flights from Baku to Nakhchivan operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) scheduled for June 24 have been canceled due to thunderstorm weather conditions at Nakhchivan Airport.

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Transport · June 22, 2026