Etihad Cargo has expanded its USA network and will offer increased capacity to the region by introducing a new service to Boston, Stanislas Brun, Vice President, Cargo, Etihad Cargo, said. The inaugural flight arrived on March 31, commencing the regular service that will see the airline operate four flights per week to Boston.
Boston is Etihad Cargo’s fourth destination in the USA. The new service will be operated on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which will provide an additional cargo capacity of 50 tonnes per week. Etihad Cargo will offer solutions for diverse range of commodities such as perishables, medical instruments, pharma, and aircraft parts.
“The introduction of the Boston route is a strategic expansion of Etihad Cargo’s USA network, offering more belly capacity to partners and customers. Etihad Cargo’s Abu Dhabi-Boston service will support the region’s export economy and enhance flow of perishables and critical pharmaceuticals from Boston to Abu Dhabi and the rest of the world,” Brun added.