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# UNITED STATES: Etihad Cargo and VEDP Sign MoU to Strengthen International Air Cargo Cooperation
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/united-states-etihad-cargo-and-vedp-sign-mou-to-strengthen-international-air-cargo-cooperation/
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:00:38.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-30T05:41:23.000Z
- Description: ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates Etihad Cargo and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at TIACA's Air Cargo Forum 2026.
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: United Arab Emirates, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Washington Dulles International Airport, TIACA, Partnerships, United States, cargo, Etihad Airways

MIAMI, Florida

- Etihad Cargo and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at TIACA's Air Cargo Forum 2026.
- The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration to strengthen international air cargo connectivity and support the growth of aviation-related trade.
- It also creates opportunities to exchange market insights, explore joint initiatives and identify opportunities to expand air cargo and passenger activity.
- The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is the official state economic development authority for the US state of Virginia.
- The collaboration as such supports Virginia's strategy to strengthen Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) as a competitive global air cargo gateway for high-value and time-sensitive supply chains in pharmaceutical, perishables, energy, data center and cloud computing industries.
- Etihad Cargo's PharmaLife and FreshForward products support temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and perishables.
- Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer at Etihad Airways, said the MOU will allow for the exchange of knowledge and exploration of opportunities that strengthen international air cargo connectivity through Washington Dulles.
- Eric Jehu, Vice President of Logistics at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, said the collaboration connects Virginia businesses to global opportunities.

**Sources:**

- [Zawya](https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/etihad-cargo-and-vedp-sign-mou-to-strengthen-international-air-cargo-cooperation-1855717?ref=insideaviation.news)