Etihad has been busy making key partnerships as the carrier looks to become a go-to airline when it comes to providing reliable cargo services. The Adu Dhabi based airline recently extended its long-term partnership with Jettainer after it signed a 5-year contract with the ULD supplier. After comprehensive analysis on the requirements of Etihad and its customers, Jettainer will now equip the airline’s entire ULD fleet with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) tags. This will enable Etihad Cargo to … [Read more...] about Etihad makes key tie-ups to enhance cargo solutions
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Etihad’s cargo booking app sees wide use in India, China
Six months after its launch, Etihad Cargo’s booking app has already attracted new users and bookings, with 45 percent of the airline’s bookings made via the app in April. According to the carrier, India ranks first with 95.8 percent adoption, followed by Hong Kong and China with 95.4 percent and 89.6 percent, respectively. Etihad said the online booking app was developed based on the evolving requirements of customers and partners, featuring booking templates and auto-suggestions that … [Read more...] about Etihad’s cargo booking app sees wide use in India, China
Etihad Cargo appoints Tim Isik as new commercial VP
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Tim Isik as Vice President – Commercial. Isik, who will be based in Abu Dhabi, joins the carrier from American Airlines where he has had over a decade of experience working within the aviation and air cargo sectors. In his new role, Isik will oversee the development and deployment of the carrier's sales strategy and be responsible for further growing Etihad Cargo's strategic relationships, executing sales and … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo appoints Tim Isik as new commercial VP
Etihad powers freight ops with Speedcargo’s AI solutions
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Cargo has entered into a proof-of-concept agreement with SPEEDCARGO to test its AI-powered products to boost cargo capacity on flights. Martin Drew, SVP sales and cargo at Etihad Aviation Group, said the plan is to assess whether implementing the Singapore-based tech provider’s CARGO EYE and CARGO MIND products could boost efficiency, productivity and revenue returns. CARGO EYE, developed with Microsoft's Time-of-Flight sensing technology, captures imagery of … [Read more...] about Etihad powers freight ops with Speedcargo’s AI solutions
Etihad Cargo launches Hanoi-Delhi, gets dry ice approval
Etihad Cargo has launched direct flights between Hanoi (HAN) and Delhi (DEL), connecting vital demand flows for the two countries, as India faces more coronavirus cases by the day. The weekly freighter flight provides additional capacity between the two countries in Asia, with Abu Dhabi serving as a connection to a more global network. In a separate announcement, the air cargo operator said it was granted UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approval to expand dry ice capacity for … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo launches Hanoi-Delhi, gets dry ice approval
PLA Global Wrap: Week 15
In week 15 of PLA’s Global Wrap, we feature Airbus’s use of sustainable aviation fuel for its Beluga fleet, as well as the new purpose-built turboprop that FedEx deployed to carry shipments between Paris and Prague. We round up the wrap with other industry updates, including United’s new initiative, AEI’s new orders for its B737-800SF, and the French Legion of Honour making its way to Vietnam. Here’s what happened in week 14. Airbus cuts Beluga fleet’s environmental impact Airbus has taken … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 15