Etihad Cargo expands capacity offering to the US

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will further reinforce its commitment to the US market with the introduction of an additional three weekly flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from 24 April 2023. The additional flights will bring Etihad Cargo’s total cargo capacity to over 600 tons out of […]

Etihad Cargo expands operations in China and India

Etihad Cargo has reinforced its commitment to China and India, reinstating a twice-weekly freighter service from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi via Chennai starting 8 December.  The additional freighter service will provide additional capacity into two key global markets.   Read more: DSV becomes first Etihad Cargo partner to purchase SAF to offset carbon emissions “The Indian […]

DSV becomes first Etihad Cargo partner to purchase SAF to offset carbon emissions

Etihad Cargo has announced that DSV Global Transport and Logistics has become the carrier’s first partner to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to offset the carbon emissions of its cargo shipment.  Via the book and claim system, Etihad Cargo facilitated DSV’s SAF purchase, enabling the transport and logistics provider to offset CO2 emissions and reduce non-CO2 […]

Etihad Cargo achieves IATA CEIV pharma recertification for pharmaceutical logistics

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has been awarded Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma recertification by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The carrier is one of only 37 airlines to hold IATA CEIV Pharma certification globally.  The UAE’s national carrier first achieved IATA CEIV Pharma certification in […]

Standing strong in a challenging environment

Etihad Cargo, the fast-growing cargo division of Etihad Airways, is on a mission to cement itself as the industry’s leading air cargo partner. As the world returns to a more normal environment, Etihad Cargo is determined to emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever, with a customer-focused approach and sustainability firmly woven into every element […]

Etihad Cargo becomes first Middle Eastern carrier to join TIACA’s BlueSky programme

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has advanced its sustainability journey by becoming the first Middle Eastern carrier to participate in The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) BlueSky programme. Following the March 2022 launch announcement of the air cargo industry’s first multi-sector sustainability verification programme and successful pilot programme, Etihad […]

Etihad Cargo enhances customer service capabilities with contact centre system upgrade

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has enhanced its customer service capabilities with the launch of Microsoft Dynamics 365 based Pulse CRM, which will enable the carrier to meet customer demands more proactively. Etihad Cargo’s Customer Contact Centre handles over 13,000 transactions per month, including customer enquiries and feedback, bookings and […]

Etihad Airways scales up with Airbus’ new generation A350F freighter

Etihad Airways has firmed up its order with Airbus for seven new generation A350F freighters, following its earlier commitment announced at the Singapore Airshow. The freighters will upgrade Etihad’s freight capacity by deploying the most efficient cargo aircraft available in the market. This order of the A350F sees the national carrier of the UAE expanding […]

Etihad Cargo overcomes 2022 challenges to post record mid-year revenue

Etihad Cargo’s Vice President Commercial Tim Isik has welcomed record-breaking results for the first half of 2022. “2022 has presented a fresh set of challenges, including restrictions in China resulting from the country’s zero-COVID policy, which caused disruptions to the global supply chain, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict,” Isik told Air Cargo Week. “Despite these […]

Etihad Cargo reinforces commitment to China capacity

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the introduction of 15 direct passenger and freighter flights per week. Throughout the pandemic, the carrier remained committed to the market with a wide variety of capacity, including reconfigured cargo-only passenger freighters. From July onwards, […]

Etihad Cargo renews its contract with Jettainer

Jettainer has been awarded a five-year contract by Etihad Cargo and will continue to provide and manage unit load devices (ULDs) for the carrier. The global leader has managed and maintained Etihad Cargo’s customised ULD fleet since 2011. For over a decade, Jettainer has helped to deliver significant efficiency gains for the United Arab Emirates’ […]

Etihad Cargo signs MOU with B Medical Systems

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with B Medical Systems. The MOU, which was announced during the BIO International Convention, being held in San Diego, USA, from June 13-16, 2022, will see Etihad Cargo partner with B Medical Systems to develop and […]

Etihad Cargo inks MOU for sustainable pharmaceutical transport

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with B Medical Systems. The MOU, which was announced during the BIO International Convention, being held in San Diego, USA, from June 13-16, 2022, will see Etihad Cargo partner with B Medical Systems to develop and launch […]

Etihad Cargo to increase frequencies to key destinations

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will provide additional capacity to key destinations in the summer months across Asia, Africa and Europe. From July, Etihad Cargo will continue to operate its Boeing 777 freighter network with flights across Chicago, Dhaka, Frankfurt, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Kenya, […]

Etihad Cargo recognised for Excellence in Cargo

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, received two awards at the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Cargo gala award ceremony held at Air Cargo India, Mumbai. Etihad Cargo was highly acclaimed in the Fastest Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year category, which recognises an exceptional cargo […]

Etihad Cargo’s revamped booking portal attracts surge in users and bookings

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, launched its revamped online booking portal in October 2021 as part of the carrier’s ongoing digitalisation strategy. In the six months since its launch, the booking portal has attracted a surge in new users and bookings, with 45% of all bookings being made via […]

Etihad Cargo appoints vice president – commercial

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Tim Isik as vice president – commercial. Based in Etihad Cargo’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Isik will oversee the carrier’s global commercial operations. Isik joins Etihad Cargo from American Airlines, where he gained over a decade of experience working within the aviation […]

Etihad Cargo launches Mandarin website

To mark the occasion of the Chinese New Year, Etihad Cargo today launches a Mandarin edition of its website, etihadcargo.com. With China contributing to more than 20% of Etihad Cargo’s operations, the country represents one of the UAE national carrier’s biggest markets. The carrier says that today’s launch marks a key milestone as Etihad Cargo […]

Etihad Cargo signs SLA with Astral Aviation

Etihad Cargo has expanded its pharma sector reach into Africa with the signing of a Service Legal Agreement (SLA) with Astral Aviation and Kenya Airways to provide reliable and cost-effective airfreight solutions across the continent. Operating a fleet of 14 freighters out of its Nairobi and Johannesburg hub, Astral Aviation services a network of 15 […]

Etihad and EFL transport antiretroviral drugs

Etihad Cargo and global supply chain company EFL Global have successfully carried a vital consignment of antiretroviral drugs from India to Brazil. The shipment, which weighed more than 55,000kg, was transported on behalf of a leading manufacturer head quartered in Hyderabad and delivered to São-Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil. “The sheer size of the consignment […]

Etihad Cargo extends partnership with Jettainer

Jettainer has extended its long-standing management partnership with Etihad Cargo to manage the carrier’s cool containers from May 1, 2021. Jettainer has managed and maintained Etihad Cargo’s ULD fleet since 2011. During the last decade, the two companies have consistently expanded their partnership. The complex interaction between forwarders, shippers, airlines and container owners entails particular […]

Etihad Cargo expands dry ice capabilities

Etihad Cargo has received UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approval to expand dry ice carrying capabilities across its Boeing Dreamliner and Boeing 777 fleet. The GCAA approval ensures the UAE national carrier’s main Boeing fleet can now carry up to five times more dry ice per flight, enabling it to provide enhanced frozen and […]

Etihad Cargo partners with CargoWise

Etihad Cargo has advanced its international digital booking reach through a new partnership with WiseTech Global Limited, the cloud-based software solutions provider for the global logistics industry. “Now, more than ever, it is essential for the air cargo industry to accelerate its embrace of digital technologies. Etihad Cargo is carefully selecting partners to enhance customer […]

Etihad Cargo signs MoU with UNICEF

Etihad Cargo has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to support its Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative. Under the MoU, Etihad Cargo will aid the worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices, and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic, managing all requirements through its […]

Etihad reports rise in pharma shipments

Etihad Cargo has reported a 50% year-on-year rise in pharma shipments under its specialised PharmaLife product. Etihad Cargo currently operates across more than 1,050 IATA CEIV Pharma/GDP certified trade lands which ensure the integrity of products during transportation. Driven largely from a demand for both CRT (+15 to +25°C) and COL (+2 to +8°C) segments, […]

Etihad Cargo approves CSafe RAP Container for flight

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has partnered with CSafe Global, the innovation leader in active, passive parcel and cell and gene temperature-controlled container solutions for the transport of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, to introduce its latest high-performing container, the CSafe RAP, across its global fleet of wide-body and freighter aircraft. […]

Martin Drew to pilot new era for Etihad Cargo

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has promoted Martin Drew to the role of managing director – Cargo and Logistics. Responsible for the entire Etihad Cargo business, as well as Etihad Secure Logistics, Drew will report directly into Etihad Aviation Group chief commercial officer, Robin Kamark. With more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, Drew has […]

Etihad Cargo and Air India SATS join Pharma.Aero

Pharma.Aero has revealed two new Full Members to its air pharma network: Etihad Cargo and Air India SATS. Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, positions itself as the first Middle East airline to hold both of IATA’s CEIV Fresh and CEIV Pharma certifications, and one of the two carriers globally to […]

Etihad expands passenger freighter coverage to deliver essential supplies

Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to 10 destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo is pleased to announce five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow of essential supplies into the United Arab Emirates and provide further east-west connectivity between major markets. Using bellyhold capacity on […]

Etihad Cargo deploy cargo only passenger plane

Following suit of Lufthansa, Etihad have also deployed a passenger Boeing 787 full with cargo. After the UAE authorities announced the temporary suspension of passenger aircraft, Etihad has utilised its passenger fleet to complement its Boeing 777 freight fleet. The passenger turned cargo 787s will operate 34 weekly flights, which will initially serve 10 markets […]