Atlas Air has entered a new long-term agreement with Etihad Cargo to provide dedicated freighter capacity using a newly delivered Boeing 777F.

The aircraft will initially operate on routes linking Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi and Madrid, addressing rising demand for general cargo, e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals and perishables across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

The partnership builds on a relationship that began in 2012, when Atlas Air first began operating flights for Etihad Cargo under a multi-year arrangement.

Michael Steen, chief executive of Atlas Air Worldwide, said: “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.”

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.”

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