Etihad Airways and Jettainer are extending their cooperation until 2021. The international service partner for outsourced ULD management will continue to manage and maintain the container fleet of the United Arab Emirates’ national airline during the next five years. The introduction of intelligent containers, so-called smart-ULDs, is also planned for this time frame. Smart-ULDs autonomously inform about the containers’ position, temperature or maintenance status. David Kerr, Senior … [Read more...] about Etihad to be Jettainer’s first customer for smart-ULDs
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LUG aircargo handling lands Etihad Cargo handling contract for Frankfurt and Munich
Faced with strong competition Etihad Cargo has reorganised itself in Germany and changed its cargo handling partner. In February, LUG aircargo handling took over the freight handling for the airline in Munich, serving it at Frankfurt Airport too as of March 2017. Etihad Airways offers two passenger flights per day to each of the German airports. In addition, Etihad full freighters (A330-200F, B777-200F) serve Frankfurt twice a week. LUG’s agreement with Etihad covers the … [Read more...] about LUG aircargo handling lands Etihad Cargo handling contract for Frankfurt and Munich
Etihad Cargo announces three new maindeck services to Europe
Etihad Cargo has announced three new freighter services from Europe. Last month Etihad Cargo started operating B777 freighters from East Midlands and Stansted airports in the UK and from Copenhagen in Denmark. David Kerr, senior VP of Etihad Cargo, said: “We have responded to our customers’ demand for freighter capacity out of Europe, and our freighter fleet gives us the flexibility of deploying capacity when and where it is required. “These three new services will connect producers with … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo announces three new maindeck services to Europe
Etihad Cargo hosts Italian business, aims to develop cargo out of Parma
Etihad Global Cargo Management Company and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce have hosted a networking event for 20 industrial powerhouses from Parma, Italy, who collectively represent 3.7 per cent of the Italian GDP, along with 75 representatives from Emirati businesses. The event offered the opportunity for the key industry players to learn more about the UAE and the Etihad Aviation Group, while promoting partnership and business opportunities. It followed the recent signing by Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo hosts Italian business, aims to develop cargo out of Parma
Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
Etihad Cargo has commenced a new twice weekly A330 freighter service to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The move further strengthens the connectivity options and economic ties between Abu Dhabi and Brussels and adds freighter capacity to its existing passenger service. The airline already flies a daily passenger service to Brussels with its supporting bellyhold cargo, and the addition of the freighter underlines Belgium’s importance to its European network. “Brussels is an important route … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
Etihad, Italy’s Parma Airport sign agreement to develop cargo services
Etihad Airways and Parma’a Giuseppe Verdi Airport have signed an agreement to develop cargo traffic at the airport of the central Italian city. The exclusive agreement initially includes the establishment of a cargo transit centre at Parma Airport to receive cargo for forwarding to Milan Malpensa Airport for onward transport. The project will be developed in conjunction with Etihad Cargo and partner airlines, providing what the carrier says will be an efficient solution to companies in the … [Read more...] about Etihad, Italy’s Parma Airport sign agreement to develop cargo services