Etihad Airways and Beijing Daxing International Airport have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation between the Abu Dhabi-based carrier and the airport.
Etihad Airways and Beijing Daxing International Airport have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation between the Abu Dhabi-based carrier and the airport.
According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) – signd at the recent UAE-China Business & Investment Forum – Etihad and Daxing Airport will work to enhance existing frequencies between the UAE and Beijing, and collaborate on joint marketing and sales activities to promote travel between the two countries. Additionally, both parties will implement cargo development plans to boost cargo transportation efficiency and share information and collaborate on technology initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: "This MoU signifies more than just a cooperation between airline and airport; it marks a closer connection between the UAE and China. We look forward to promoting cultural exchanges and driving economic growth through this cooperation."
Kong Yue, Vice President, Beijing Daxing International Airport of Capital Airports Holdings added: "This cooperation will open a new chapter in the aviation sector between the Middle East and China. It is a model for promoting China's Belt and Road Initiative, and also contributing to achieving Abu Dhabi's 2030 Vision, further strengthening economic, trade, and cultural ties between the two countries."
First opened in 2019, Daxing Airport is one of two airports serving China's capital Beijing. Located 46 kilometers south of the center of Beijing on the border of the city and Langfan, Hebei, the airport served more than 39.4 million passengers in 2023.
Etihad currently operates five weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Daxing Airport, where it shifted its Beijing-based operations to from Beijing Capital Airport in March 2023.
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