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ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND SF AIRLINES EXPAND GLOBAL AIRFREIGHT NETWORK


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tihad Airways and SF Airlines have signed a Joint Business Agreement (JBA)


to enhance their cargo


operations, expand network capacity and offer customers greater flexibility


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and service options. The agreement was signed by Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways and Li Sheng, Vice President of SF Group and Chairman of SF Airlines. Through the agreement, Etihad Airways and SF Airlines will collaborate on a metal-neutral basis to jointly market and integrate their airfreight services. The partnership is designed to foster incremental growth and create a seamless, shared network that offers customers an expanded range of destinations, increased cargo capacity and enhanced service efficiency. As part of the JBA, Etihad Airways and


SF Airlines will enhance customer choice by expanding network connectivity and capacity across key trade lanes. Both carriers will also invest in improving service quality and operational efficiency, ensuring a consistently elevated customer experience. The


partnership enables


delivering offering.


a coordinated


pricing strategies and alignment of service standards, competitive


collaboration will support


streamlined Additionally, the


and the


strategic


allocation of routes, sales efforts and client portfolios, allowing for joint decision- making and driving operational synergies. With the growth of cross-border


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e-commerce,


time-sensitive specialised logistics services,


shipments


and the partnership


between Etihad Airways and SF Airlines will offer greater flexibility and tailored solutions to meet evolving customer needs. The joint business will focus on key cargo


product verticals, including Etihad Cargo’s SecureTech


and PharmaLife solutions, which


support the movement of high-value electronics, sensitive equipment and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical goods. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Etihad Airways, said:


Executive Officer, “This business agreement


marks an important step in Etihad’s strategy to strengthen global connectivity and deliver greater value to our customers. By working closely with SF Airlines, we are expanding our service offerings, optimising operational efficiency and enhancing our competitive position in the air cargo industry.” Li Sheng, Vice President of SF Group and


Chairman of SF Airlines, added: “This agreement represents a significant milestone for SF Airlines as we continue to build our international network. Partnering with Etihad Airways enables us to increase capacity and gain greater market access, offering customers enhanced services. Together, we will drive innovation and efficiency to meet the growing demand for high-quality logistics solutions.”


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