AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES APPOINTS AVIAREPS AS IT’S REPRESENTATIVE IN 12 MARKETS Munich, Germany (14th September, 2016) - AVIAREPS, the global leader in tourism, aviation and hospitality representation with 58 offices in 45 countries around the world, has been appointed by Azerbaijan Airlines, the national flag carrier and largest airline of Azerbaijan, as its representative in twelve international markets including: China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom. The appointment, made with immediate effect, is the result of the airline strategy to broaden its brand and sales outreach among travellers and travel industry leaders both in markets with direct Azerbaijan Airlines flights, such as the online markets of China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Turkey, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as in the strategically important offline markets of Denmark, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, where the airline does not operate direct flights. As part of the representation, AVIAREPS will act as the airlines’ sales agent, responsible for its sales and marketing activities within the specified markets. Says Edgar Lacker, Chief Executive Officer, AVIAREPS: “Azerbaijan Airlines is an excellent example of how AVIAREPS can assist quality aviation and tourism brands expand their international market presence through a trusted and specialised professional network that provides international best practise with local, on-the-ground, sales and marketing expertise. Our international team of aviation sales and marketing professionals have already commenced proactively positioning and promoting Azerbaijan Airlines to ensure maximum return for the airline in each of our designated markets, and we look forward to a long and mutually successful relationship.” Says Eldar Hajiyev, Vice-President of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC: “Our appointment of AVIAREPS as our sales and marketing representative in key online and offline markets in Europe and Asia is reflective of the growing commitment of Azerbaijan to provide quality service and support to our travel trade partners, clients and passengers. We are confident in AVIAREPS as the best partner for us to achieve our ambitious goals within these markets.” Founded in the year 1992 Azerbaijan Airlines is the national airline of Azerbaijan based in the capital Baku. Azerbaijan Airlines operates scheduled passenger and flights to over 30 destinations across Asia, the CIS, Europe, the Middle East and the USA. For further information about Azerbaijan Airlines, please visit: www.azal.az -End- About Founded in Germany in 1994 with an extensive office network spanning all continents with 58 offices in 45 countries, the AVIAREPS Group is the world’s leading airline and tourism management company with over 100 airlines and more than 150 tourism clients in its portfolio. In addition to providing well established passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) services and tourism marketing representation, clients are also offered expertise and services in public relations, advertising, IT solutions, consulting, financial services, airport marketing, and trade & retail promotion. For further information, please visit www.aviareps.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AviarepsGroup. About Founded in the year 1992 Azerbaijan Airlines is the national airline of Azerbaijan based in the capital Baku. Azerbaijan Airlines operates scheduled passenger and cargo flights to over 30 destinations across Asia, the CIS, Europe, the Middle East and the USA. For further information, please visit: www.azal.az -End- Notes to Editor: Image 1: Edgar Lacker, CEO of AVIAREPS Image 2: Eldar Hajiyev, Vice-President of Azerbaijan Airlines Image 3: Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft image ### For high resolution images and logos please contact: [email protected] We would kindly appreciate a sample copy of any reprints. PRESS INQUIRIES AVIAREPS Corporate Communications Office Contact: Ms. Shireen Shakeel Email: [email protected] Tel: +971 50 2986104 .