Etihad Cargo carries record monthly tonnage in September 2013
Improved capacity utilisation on freighter fleet and booming container business: Etihad Cargo carried 45,000 tonnes of air freight in September
Etihad Cargo has posted record figures for September of 45,175 tonnes. In the same month of the previous year the subsidiary of UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways, had transported 31,826 tonnes, meaning a 42 per cent increase. Strong demand out of Hong Kong, China, India and Germany played a role in this development. In addition they operate a weekly freighter service to Vienna.
Etihad Airways’ Chief Strategy and Planning Officer, Kevin Knight, said: “This is the biggest monthly tonnage Etihad Cargo has ever carried across its network, and that’s a reflection of improved capacity utilisation on our freighter fleet, more cargo in the bellyhold of our passenger aircraft, greater synergies with our global partners, and, importantly, a well-performing charter business.” The carrier flew 77 charter missions in the month, up 185 per cent on September 2012 (27 charters).
“A key driver in cargo continuing to perform well is down to us getting closer to our customers, understanding their challenges, and coming to them with competitive solutions, on routings they want, while adding value to their businesses,” adds Knight. According to him the Q4 2013 outlook was quite positive.
Etihad Cargo’s freighter fleet includes three Boeing B777F, one Boeing 747-8F, one Boeing 747-400ERF, one Boeing 747-400F, three Airbus A330-200F, and another freighter – an Airbus A330-200F – will arrive in spring 2014. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad Airways offers flights to 94 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, with a fleet of over 80 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
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