Etihad Cargo has launched a scheduled freighter service to Miami.

“We are pleased to offer maindeck capacity on this burgeoning trade route for businesses from Miami-Dade County and beyond to the Middle East,” said David Kerr, senior vice president of Etihad Cargo. “Miami International Airport, with its excellent connections to South America and its modern infrastructure, is an ideal destination for Etihad Cargo.”

The new flight is operated by a Boeing 777F and arrives in Miami from Columbus, before continuing to Amsterdam and Abu Dhabi.

“We proudly welcome Etihad Cargo to Miami-Dade County,” said Carlos A. Giménez, mayor of Miami-Dade County. “Their addition to the local cargo industry brings new revenue and job creation to our community, which is already home to the busiest international freight airport in America.”

Etihad Cargo is Miami’s second freighter operator from the Middle East and the fourth carrier to launch freighter operations at the airport in 2017. Qatar Airways Cargo launched a twice-weekly flight in February with a 777F, while Mexican carrier Aeronaves TSM commenced a 10-time-weekly service from Cancun in March and TACA Peru began four weekly flights from five South American cities in August.

“Congratulations to Etihad Cargo on their successful launch at MIA, which will further increase our trade with both Europe and the Middle East,” said González. “Their new route is yet another significant milestone in our strategic plan to expand into untapped regions of the world.”

The new schedule for the new flight is as follows.