Etihad Cargo Using Boeing 787-10 Aircraft as Freighters

To complement its fleet of Boeing 777 Freighters, Etihad Cargo has started using Boeing 787-10 aircraft as freighters.

The 787-10s will initially operate 34 weekly flights, serving 10 markets.

Each aircraft will provide capacity for 12 lower deck pallets and four containers, carrying up to 45 tons of payload.

The passenger freighter network will introduce capacity, subject to permits, into India, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and other places where borders remain open for cargo.

On top of that, Etihad's current freighter schedule will be enhanced by additional flights into Hong Kong, London, Riyadh and Shanghai.

By utilising the Boeing 787 in addition to its freighter fleet, Etihad Cargo will ensure the continuity of vital imports into the UAE including fruits, vegetables, meat, medical supplies, mail and ecommerce.

Abdulla Mohamed Shadid, Managing Director Cargo and Logistics at Etihad Aviation Group, said, “As the national carrier to the UAE, Etihad is working closely with the UAE government to ensure the country is well served and the needs of the people residing in the UAE are unaffected, while continuing to play our role as a facilitator of global trade between the east and the west. In the current environment and as per our leadership’s guidance, it is essential these trade lanes remain open, and with the addition on this capacity we are able to serve those constrained markets that face decreased passenger freight operations, offering a strategic cargo lifeline and supporting the continuity of the global trade ecosystem.”

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