Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide and a global leader in outsourced aviation logistics, has announced a new long-term agreement with Etihad Cargo, the freight and logistics division of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
As part of the partnership, Atlas Air will operate a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter exclusively for Etihad Cargo. Starting this August, the aircraft will initially service key trade routes connecting Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid, supporting the increasing demand for air cargo services, including e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and perishable goods across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
The agreement deepens the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, which began in 2012 when Atlas Air started offering flight services for Etihad Cargo under a multi-year contract.
Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, emphasized the importance of this renewed partnership: “We are pleased to again partner with Etihad Cargo, one of the industry’s most respected carriers. This partnership reflects our strong value proposition and the trust we’ve built with customers over time. We are pleased to tailor this long-term dedicated capacity solution to help Etihad capture growth opportunities. 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.”
Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer at Etihad Airways, added: “Etihad Cargo’s expanded collaboration with Atlas Air represents a strategic step in scaling capacity and extending our global reach. 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. By aligning growth across both passenger and freighter operations, Etihad Cargo reinforces its ability to meet evolving customer demand, strengthen high-volume trade lanes and introduce greater flexibility across key markets. This additional capacity further enhances the reliability and agility of our services, ensuring the delivery of seamless and efficient cargo solutions worldwide.”
The Boeing 777 freighter, known as the world’s largest and longest-range twin-engine freighter, boasts a payload capacity of over 100 tons. Its superior fuel efficiency and operational reliability make it a key asset in Etihad Cargo’s ongoing mission to deliver sustainable and high-quality logistics solutions across its global network.
