Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, the largest cargo network operator in Africa, has relocated its operations from Mexico City Airport (MEX) to the newly inaugurated Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
Effective September 2, 2023, this shift signifies a new era for Ethiopian Airlines in Mexico becoming the latest carrier to switch freighter flights to New Mexico City Airport
Mesfin Tasew, the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, expressed their commitment to excellence, stating, “Our relocation to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport brings with it a state-of-the-art cargo terminal equipped with cutting-edge technology and modern facilities. This upgrade underscores our dedication to efficiency and service excellence, allowing us to provide an elevated level of services to our valued customers.”
Ethiopian Airlines plays a pivotal role in establishing trade routes connecting Mexico to the rest of the world and vice versa. With its modern freighter aircraft, the B777-200F, Ethiopian Airlines operates in five cities in the Americas: Mexico City, Bogota, Santiago, Sao Paulo, and Miami. Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, a key unit within the Ethiopian Airlines Group, covers more than 130 international destinations globally, offering both belly hold capacity and 67 dedicated Freighter services.
The Mexican government’s decree to relocate freighter operations from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) aims to reduce congestion at the crowded MEX hub. Several cargo operators, including DHL Express and United Parcel Service, have already made the move to NLU, a former military base converted for commercial operations.
Ethiopian Airlines has been serving Mexico City for over six years, operating twice a week using their B777F fleet, which has the capacity to handle 100 tons per flight. The airline will continue to serve Felipe Ángeles International Airport, mirroring its previous operations to MEX.
Source: Airspace-Africa
BY STAFF REPORTER
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2023
