Azerbaijian-based cargo carrier, Silk Way West Airlines has announced the launch of new weekly flights to Houston starting from this week.

The airline said it will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas.

Silk Way West Airlines will also continue to operate regular flights to Chicago and Dallas, expanding its growing route network in the Americas.

"We are thrilled to launch our new weekly flights to Houston, one of the most important cargo gateways in the United States, which will provide additional capacity and faster transit times for our customers," said Fadi Nahas, vice president of commercial of Silk Way West Airlines.

"Our growing presence in the Americas demonstrates our commitment to providing reliable and efficient cargo solutions for our customers in this region," he added.

Nahas noted that this new route to Houston will also enhance the Baku-based cargo airline's ability to connect customers to key markets in Central Asia and the Middle East.