ETIHAD Cargo and China-based express carrier SF Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last month linking their respective networks.
Under the MoU the two carriers operate flights via their two hubs. etihad said the tie-up would enable it expand its reach into China with an extra 25 destinations via SF Airline's in-country network.
Etihad Cargo said the deal would provide greater market access to key destinations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, reports London's Air Cargo News .
'This MoU is the latest step by Etihad Cargo in expanding its operations in China and will see the carrier utilizing SF Airlines' Chinese network to transport cargo to other destinations in China via the Chinese carrier's Hubei Province mega hub,' the Middle East based carrier said.
Etihad Cargo will utilize one of its B777 freighters for the flights to Hubei which commenced on April 28.
Martin Drew, senior vice president - global sales & cargo at Etihad Airways, said: 'Strengthening the connection between Abu Dhabi and one of SF Airlines' major Chinese hubs will enable Etihad Cargo's customers to benefit from SF Airlines' exhaustive distribution capabilities in China, and SF Airlines will reap the benefits of Etihad Cargo's global network for its express product.'
Li Sheng, chairman of SF Airlines, added: 'SF Airlines is excited the two companies can work together to connect hubs and strength the network of both airlines.
'SF Airlines is looking forward to this cooperation, which will offer good value to customers and enable them to develop their international business with more convenient and diversified global transportation options.'
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Under the MoU the two carriers operate flights via their two hubs. etihad said the tie-up would enable it expand its reach into China with an extra 25 destinations via SF Airline's in-country network.
Etihad Cargo said the deal would provide greater market access to key destinations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, reports London's Air Cargo News .
'This MoU is the latest step by Etihad Cargo in expanding its operations in China and will see the carrier utilizing SF Airlines' Chinese network to transport cargo to other destinations in China via the Chinese carrier's Hubei Province mega hub,' the Middle East based carrier said.
Etihad Cargo will utilize one of its B777 freighters for the flights to Hubei which commenced on April 28.
Martin Drew, senior vice president - global sales & cargo at Etihad Airways, said: 'Strengthening the connection between Abu Dhabi and one of SF Airlines' major Chinese hubs will enable Etihad Cargo's customers to benefit from SF Airlines' exhaustive distribution capabilities in China, and SF Airlines will reap the benefits of Etihad Cargo's global network for its express product.'
Li Sheng, chairman of SF Airlines, added: 'SF Airlines is excited the two companies can work together to connect hubs and strength the network of both airlines.
'SF Airlines is looking forward to this cooperation, which will offer good value to customers and enable them to develop their international business with more convenient and diversified global transportation options.'
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