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A civil aviation history museum operating under Azerbaijan's National Aviation Academy, originally set up on the decision of Azerbaijan Airlines' management in April 2005; its exposition department opened on 29 February 2008. It is governed under Azerbaijani museum law and Ministry of Culture and Tourism rules, and its collection draws on national archives, the National Museum of History, and diaspora/embassy sources.
Founded 2005
Notable Exhibits
- Visual aids, newspapers and manuscripts collection — Documents the history of Azerbaijani civil aviation, over 10,000 items total.
- Documents and personal belongings of pilots' family members — Includes material tied to Azerbaijani pilots who served in WWII and the Karabakh war.
- State document copies and fine art samples — Part of the broader historical collection.
In 2016 the museum received an Honorary Diploma from the Interstate Civil Aviation Committee.
It has hosted exhibitions specifically on Azerbaijani pilots who fought in WWII and in the Karabakh war.
Verified 2026-10-16 · Civil Aviation Museum of Azerbaijan