Etihad make bold structural changes
Etihad has today announced a new organisational structure that will position the business to deliver on its mandate in the wake of COVID-19 and meet the challenges of the global downturn in aviation head on. The restructuring sees the airline continuing its transformation into a mid-sized, full-service carrier concentrating on its fleet of widebody aircraft, […]
‘A monumental step forward’
Boeing, Etihad Airways and World Energy concluded their testing on the 2020 ecoDemonstrator programme last week with a cross-country flight using a 50/50 blend of sustainable and traditional jet fuel, which is the maximum sustainable fuel blend for commercial aviation. Etihad’s 787-10 Dreamliner flew from Seattle to Boeing’s manufacturing site in South Carolina last week, […]
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 […]
Etihad temporarily suspends Abu Dhabi transit services
Etihad has temporarily suspended transit travel through Abu Dhabi International Airport as of 22:00 (UAE local time) on March 23. Passengers booked on connecting flights that pass through the airport will not be allowed to travel. Only UAE citizens, their immediate family members, diplomatic passport holders, and those with UAE-API clearance will be allowed entry […]
Etihad Cargo launch tracking app
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has launched the first version of its mobile application. The app enables customers to gain real time access to information on their smartphones including flights status, routes search, links to a portfolio of specialised product services, latest news and Etihad Cargo contact information. The […]
Etihad Cargo renews WFS global handling framework
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has renewed its global cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, with Frankfurt and Madrid joining six existing gateways in Europe, Asia and the United States. The three-year framework extension will see WFS continue to provide Etihad […]
Dubai Air Show: Delivery bot impresses at Cargo Connect
The effect of automation, artificial intelligence and digitalisation were the key topics at the Cargo Connect conference at Dubai Airshow 2019. Speakers including Dennis Lister, vice president, Cargo Commercial Development, Emirates SkyCargo, discussed the impact of the three key topics on the future of cargo and freight. An autonomous delivery device known as Roxo, exhibited […]
From cockpit to cargo hold
Loadmaster Rashed Saeed Alsafran Alhajeri has become the first ‘Hero of Etihad’. As the Abu Dhabi-based carrier says, his career path in aviation is far from typical. He initially set out to become a pilot – but life got in the way. However, he remained committed to pursuing his dream of working in aviation. After an […]
Strong first half tonnage growth for Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker International Airport in Ohio (US) posted an increase in imports and exports of 21 per cent in the first half of 2017. Operator Columbus Regional Airport Authority says the gateway was bolstered by increased service from Etihad and Trinity Logistics, the 2016 expansion of Emirates, and the June 2016 opening of Air Cargo Terminal […]
Cargo down 6% in first half of 2016 at Abu Dhabi
Cargo tonnage continues to struggle at Abu Dhabi International Airport and it was down six per cent in the first half of 2016 from 1 January to 30 June. The operator Abu Dhabi Airports says the gateway handled 389,191 tonnes during the period, which was a fall on the 414,203 tonnes in the same six months in 2015. In […]