Etihad A330-200F to service Africa, China

UAE-based Etihad Airways says it will deploy its newly delivered Airbus A330-200 freighter on routes to Africa and China.

Chief executive James Hogan added Etihad also may order additional A330-200Fs as Etihad's cargo division evolves.

Its freight volume in the first half of 2010 was up 12 per cent, the carrier says.

UAE-based Etihad Airways says it will deploy its newly delivered Airbus A330-200 freighter on routes to Africa and China.

Chief executive James Hogan added Etihad also may order additional A330-200Fs as Etihad's cargo division evolves.

Its freight volume in the first half of 2010 was up 12 per cent, the carrier says.