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Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines announce Expanded Connectivity
November 6th 2025
Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines have announced a capacity increase as part of a Joint Business Agreement (JBA). Read More » Through this partnership, both carriers will create a shared network, building stronger ties between Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen and Ezhou, two of China’s major logistics hubs. By integrating Etihad Cargo’s and SF Airlines’ freighter services, the JBA brings the combined total of weekly flights to Shenzhen to nine. Additionally, the shared total of flights to Ezhou, Asia’s first dedicated cargo airport, has been expanded to seven per week. The agreement was signed in June of this year. Under a metal-neutral setup, the airlines will jointly market and integrate their airfreight services, align service standards, and introduce coordinated pricing. The partnership is geared towards supporting fast-growing markets such as cross-border e-commerce and pharmaceuticals. “Shenzhen and Ezhou represent two of China’s most active and efficient logistics hubs. Through our JBA, we are linking our customers to both China’s main distribution hub and an expanded global network. By strengthening our partnership with SF Airlines, we look forward to enabling new trade opportunities and connecting more businesses and communities beyond borders,” Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer of Etihad Airways, said. “This strategic collaboration is expected to generate significant business efficiencies, support revenue growth, and enhance customer satisfaction. By combining their strengths, Etihad Airways and SF Airlines are better positioned to offer world-class air cargo solutions that respond to the evolving demands of the global logistics industry,” Li Sheng, Chairman of SF Airlines, commented.
