Atlas Air has signed a long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo in the United Arab Emirates for the operation of a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter, initially serving Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi and Madrid from August.
It will cater for growing demand for general air cargo, e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals and perishable products across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Atlas Air chief executive, Michael Steen (pictured) said: “With our global scale and flexible, agile network, Atlas Air is enabling Etihad to expand their operations and serve their customers with confidence. With our industry-leading fleet of widebody freighters and deep operating expertise, Atlas Air is proud to be a trusted partner of choice, and we look forward to supporting Etihad’s continued success.”
Etihad Airways chief cargo officer, Stanislas Brun, added: “With Etihad Airways’ passenger fleet continuing to grow, it is essential that our freighter fleet expands in parallel to sustain this momentum and deliver end-to-end network connectivity. This additional capacity further enhances the reliability and agility of our services, ensuring the delivery of seamless and efficient cargo solutions worldwide.”
