EDGE will channel airfreight for its 35 entities through Etihad Cargo under a new agreement.
Dubai: EDGE Group has signed a global air cargo services agreement with Etihad Airways, bringing its airfreight operations under the UAE’s national carrier as it scales up its advanced industrial and defence activities.
Signed at Make it in the Emirates 2026, the agreement will see EDGE procure airfreight services through Etihad Airways’ cargo operations for shipments on behalf of the group and its 35 entities.
The deal integrates EDGE’s logistics needs more closely with the UAE’s national aviation network, expanding Etihad Cargo’s role in handling shipments tied to advanced industrial, defence and other high-value operations.
Strengthening local supply chains
EDGE said the agreement forms part of its broader strategy to prioritise local partnerships across its supply chain and operations. The group noted that the move ensures that, as it expands, it continues to invest in and rely on UAE institutions and capabilities.
The arrangement also aligns with the wider industrial goals of Make it in the Emirates, which encourages government and private-sector entities to strengthen domestic manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain integration.
Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, said: “This agreement reflects our commitment to fostering meaningful local partnerships that create lasting value for the UAE. By working with Etihad Airways, we are not only optimising our own operations but also contributing to the growth of a fully integrated national industrial base.”
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Etihad Cargo provides the reliability, security and global reach needed to serve advanced industrial and defence operations while strengthening national capability through local partnerships. Consolidating EDGE’s airfreight operations with Etihad Cargo reflects a high level of trust in the UAE’s national carrier to support complex, high-value and time-critical requirements at scale.”
