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
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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
Etihad Cargo beats 2020 targets for on-time delivery
Etihad Cargo’s performance metrics in 2020 demonstrated its reliability in transporting time-sensitive cargo such as pharmaceuticals and perishables, as it looks to play a crucial role in distributing Covid-19 vaccines worldwide. The UAE carrier scored 87 percent for on-time performance (OTP) and maintained a ‘delivered as promised’ (DAP) record in 2020–surpassing its 85 percent target. “Securing these excellent annual results in Etihad Cargo’s key performance metrics of OTP and DAP – … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo beats 2020 targets for on-time delivery
Etihad gives view to cargo handling capacity with Validaide
Etihad Cargo has partnered with Validaide to leverage on its validation platform that provides info on the special handling capabilities of various logistics suppliers. The platform can be used to co-manage and co-share station facilities for pharmaceutical products and other special cargo with global customers. The “premium membership” partnership will see Etihad Cargo join Validaide’s advisory board and extends the carrier’s digital reach to more than 500 logistics providers. Validade’s … [Read more...] about Etihad gives view to cargo handling capacity with Validaide