Etihad Cargo, the freight division of UAE's Etihad Airways, has increased its services to Africa with the launch of a cargo-only option from Abu Dhabi to Maya Maya Airport, Brazzaville (BZV), in the Republic of Congo.

Operating twice weekly using a Boeing 777F freighter aircraft, the new service will fly from Abu Dhabi to Brazzaville via Lagos airport (LOS) in Nigeria. The freighter has a capacity of 100 metric tonnes and will transports tools, machinery, general cargo, electronics and project equipment.

Kevin Knight, chief strategy and planning officer at Etihad Airways, said: “We are pleased to add the Republic of Congo to our growing network of cargo destinations. Our new freighter service will allow us to capitalise on trade between the Republic and the UAE, and better connect Africa with markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia”

Etihad Cargo flies directly from Abu Dhabi to eight destinations in Africa, and this is extended to over 30 destinations across the continent through codeshare partnerships with Royal Air Maroc, Kenya Airways, South African Airways and Air Seychelles.

Partnerships with other freighter operators, including Atlas Air and Avianca provide strong support to the main operation, and the division is continuing to explore opportunities for co-operation with like-minded cargo operators. – TradeArabia News Service