Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide and a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, has announced a new long-term strategic partnership with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE.
As part of the agreement, Atlas Air will provide dedicated freighter capacity to Etihad Cargo by operating a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter. Beginning this month, the aircraft will initially serve routes connecting Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid, strengthening Etihad Cargo’s international network.
The partnership comes amid rising demand for general cargo, e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceutical, and perishable products across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
The 777F freighter delivers state-of-the-art efficiency and capacity, supporting Etihad Cargo’s ambitious growth plans and expanded customer offerings. This collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship between the two companies, which began in 2012, when Atlas Air first started providing multi-year flight services to Etihad Cargo.
Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, said:
“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 remains the largest and longest-range twin-engine freighter in the world, capable of carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. Its fuel efficiency, payload capacity, and reliability reinforce Etihad Cargo’s commitment to providing sustainable and high-quality cargo solutions worldwide.