Etihad Cargo is celebrating two years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, strengthening its strategic partnership with SF Airways and increasing its position in Asia’s first devoted freighter hub.
Since shifting joint operations from Wuhan to Ezhou in August 2023, Etihad Airways turned the primary worldwide airline to launch scheduled industrial freighter providers within the area. Flight frequencies have steadily elevated, from two per week at launch to seven by 2025, reflecting rising demand for cross-border e-commerce and high-tech shipments between China and the Center East.
Up to now two years, Etihad Cargo has operated 184 Boeing 777 freighter flights by Ezhou Huahu Airport, alongside over 200 SF Airways Boeing 747 providers. The service has additionally ramped up constitution operations, rising from one per week in 2024 to 3 per week within the first half of 2025.
Since 2023, greater than 43,000 tonnes of exports and 690 tonnes of imports have moved by Abu Dhabi through Ezhou Huahu Airport, bolstering the airport’s position as a key hyperlink in world logistics.
“This milestone displays the operational success and strategic worth of our collaboration with Ezhou Huahu Airport and SF Airways,” mentioned Stanislas Brun, chief cargo officer at Etihad Airways. “The growth to seven weekly freighter providers strengthens our capability to supply dependable, time-sensitive logistics options throughout key world commerce lanes.”
Luo Guowei, chairman of Hubei Worldwide Logistics Airport Co., Ltd., added: “Etihad Airways has transported over 28,000 tonnes of cargo since launching the Abu Dhabi–Ezhou Huahu Airport route, establishing an environment friendly two-way commerce hall spanning Asia, the Center East and Europe.”
Etihad Cargo plans to additional develop providers at Ezhou Huahu Airport, exploring enhanced digital integration and expanded world connectivity.
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