Etihad cargo announces freighter service to Doha

Etihad Cargo will commence a new weekly freighter operation from Abu Dhabi to the Qatari capital, Doha from Sept.3. The new cargo service will operate every on Monday using an Airbus A300-600F freighter, with a capacity of 42 metric tonnes. Etihad Airways already operates 26 weekly Airbus A319, A320 and A330 passenger services between the two cities. David Kerr, Vice President of Etihad Cargo, said: “We are delighted to launch our first dedicated freighter service to Doha, and believe that it will further strengthen the trade ties between the UAE and Qatar. Etihad Cargo is the fast growing cargo division of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Etihad Cargo operates to a total of 86 destinations internationally. The cargo division of the UAE flag carrier operates a fleet of six freighters, consisting of one Airbus A300-600F, two Airbus A330-200F, one MD-11F, one Boeing B777F and one Boeing B747-400F. Launched in 2004, Etihad Cargo is the fast growing cargo division of Etihad Airways. From the hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad Cargo offers its valued customers a range of cargo services linked to its rapidly expanding international route network and growing aircraft fleet. From Europe, Etihad Cargo offers its customers airport-to-airport services using a modern fleet of wide-bodied passenger and freighter aircraft to the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Far East, Africa and Australia. Etihad’s strong customer focus backed by stringent quality control ensures a high level of service. Since 2007, IAS has been GSSA for Etihad Cargo in the Netherlands as well as Belgium and Luxemburg. From gulftoday