‘A further positive sign’: New airline starting twice-weekly flights from East Midlands Airport this October
The first flight will take off on Monday, October 27
A new airline will be joining East Midlands Airport’s growing cargo operation next week.
Etihad Cargo will begin twice-weekly flights to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International, starting from Monday, October 27.
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, operates six Boeing 777F aircraft.
Its facility at Zayed International Airport is equipped to handle more than one million tonnes of cargo annually.
Since its establishment in 2004, Etihad Cargo has grown rapidly to become one of the world’s leading air cargo carriers, offering customers a diverse portfolio of products and services through an extensive global network of chartered and scheduled operations.
East Midlands Airport saw a surge in cargo activity between May and July this year, with a 17.4% growth in volumes from the previous year.
The airport has reconfigured its aprons to increase the number of stands available for cargo aircraft to help handle the extra demand.
Adam Andrews, Commercial Director at East Midlands Airport, said: “I’m pleased that Etihad Cargo has announced regular flights to East Midlands Airport – our strategic central location and ease of operation make us a great choice for quick access to all parts of the UK.
“This new operator is a further positive sign of East Midlands Airport’s success as the number one UK airport for express cargo, with the capacity and capability to grow.”