Etihad Cargo enhances operations through new collaboration with Atlas Air
Atlas Air, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has entered into a new long-term agreement with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways. This expanded collaboration aims to scale capacity and extend global reach, particularly in high-volume trade lanes between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
The partnership, which is a continuation of a relationship that began in 2012, will see Atlas Air providing a solution with global scale and a flexible, agile network to expand Etihad's operations. Michael Steen, chief executive of Atlas Air Worldwide, expressed his pleasure with the new agreement, stating that it will help Etihad capture growth opportunities and serve their customers with confidence.
Under the terms of the agreement, dedicated freighter capacity will be provided using a newly delivered Boeing 777F. This additional capacity further enhances the reliability and agility of Etihad Cargo's services, allowing the company to align growth across both passenger and freighter operations and reinforce its ability to meet evolving customer demand.
Initially, the aircraft will operate on routes linking Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid. However, the specific routes the aircraft will operate on under the new agreement have not been explicitly specified. The partnership strengthens these key trade lanes and introduces greater flexibility across markets, addressing rising demand for general cargo, e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and perishables.
The expanded collaboration between Etihad Cargo and Atlas Air is a strategic step towards sustaining Etihad's ability to meet customer demand and introduce flexibility across key markets. Etihad Airways' passenger fleet growth requires a parallel expansion of the freighter fleet to sustain momentum and deliver end-to-end network connectivity. The new agreement is designed to help Etihad capture growth opportunities and ensure the delivery of seamless and efficient cargo solutions worldwide.
In summary, the partnership between Atlas Air and Etihad Cargo has been extended for a new long-term agreement, with Atlas Air providing dedicated freighter capacity using a newly delivered Boeing 777F. This expanded collaboration will enhance Etihad Cargo's services, particularly on routes linking Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid, and will help the company meet evolving customer demand in high-volume trade lanes across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
