en.Wedoany.com Reported - Etihad Cargo has increased its freighter flight frequency at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from one to two flights per week. The newly added second flight primarily serves the cross-border transportation needs of specialized cargo such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food, horses, and museum exhibits. This adjustment provides businesses with greater capacity and more flexible scheduling when transporting high-value or special goods between France and markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Paris was already a key node in the airline's network, hosting several specialized services: PharmaLife for pharmaceutical transport, FreshForward for perishables, SkyStables for horses, and FlyCulture for cultural artworks. Among these, the cultural logistics service specifically supports the transfer of fine art and other valuable items for museums and institutions in Abu Dhabi and the surrounding region.
Etihad Cargo stated that the increased frequency is in response to rising customer demand across multiple cargo sectors. The new flights strengthen the connection between France and the Abu Dhabi hub, through which access to the airline's broader global network is available. For businesses requiring precision handling, temperature control, or strict time constraints for their goods, the additional weekly flight option on the Paris route offers more flexibility.
Data shows that in 2025, Etihad Cargo's freight volume to and from Paris exceeded 26,000 tons, reflecting the trade volume on this route. The carrier has served the French market through its Abu Dhabi hub for over 20 years, helping French companies connect with global customers and suppliers. The current French network includes two weekly freighter flights at Charles de Gaulle Airport, three daily passenger flights to Paris (with belly cargo capacity), as well as seasonal passenger services to Nice, providing additional capacity during specific periods.
The new Paris flight is part of Etihad Cargo's overall investment in its European operations. The higher frequency of fleet scheduling gives importers and exporters more options when planning cargo shipments and reduces reliance on a single weekly freighter service. Additionally, the new service facilitates the transshipment of goods via Abu Dhabi to regions with limited direct cargo connections from France. Etihad Cargo stated that this capacity expansion will help customers optimize their supply chain management and continue to provide the specialized transport guarantees required for pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, and cultural items.
