Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has joined the Move to -15oC global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to bring its expertise to the initiative. As a world-leader in the transport of perishable goods, Emirates will lend its wealth of knowledge and experience in handling and shipping to the practical application of this potentially industry-changing initiative. First launched at COP28 hosted in the UAE, the Move to -15oC coalition aims to redefine frozen … [Read more...] about Emirates joins the move to -15C coalition
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Emirates Group reports record half-year results for 2024-25
The Emirates Group announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing its record profit before tax for the same period last year. This is the first financial year that the UAE corporate income tax, enacted in 2023, is applied to the Emirates Group. After accounting for the 9% tax charge, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 9.3 billion (USD 2.5 billion). Demonstrating its … [Read more...] about Emirates Group reports record half-year results for 2024-25
WestJet Cargo has chosen Total Cargo Expertise (TCE) to streamline its customs management processes
WestJet Cargo is taking proactive steps to elevate its operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance by partnering with TCE, a solution developed by ECS Group to support airlines in all aspects of their cargo operations. This collaboration underscores WestJet Cargo’s commitment to refining its processes and enhancing service quality, with TCE selected to manage key elements of customs and operational compliance. As part of this partnership, TCE will oversee WestJet Cargo's customs … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo has chosen Total Cargo Expertise (TCE) to streamline its customs management processes
Emirates orders five additional 777 freighters, brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
Emirates has placed a firm order for 5 more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/2026. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing from now until end 2026. In addition, Emirates has signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for 4 Boeing 777Fs in its existing fleet. Based on these investments, by December 2026, Emirates SkyCargo expects to operate a fleet of 21 production-built Boeing 777 freighters, … [Read more...] about Emirates orders five additional 777 freighters, brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
Lufthansa Cargo intensifies strategically important partnerships in China
China's rapid growth has transformed it into a global economic powerhouse and is now one of the most important growth markets in the airfreight industry. With production hubs specializing in high tech-commodities, the country has enormous potential for the airfreight sector. The booming Chinese e-commerce sector and the increasing importance of cross-border trade from China provide additional growth opportunities in the airfreight industry. Against this backdrop, Lufthansa Cargo is intensifying … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo intensifies strategically important partnerships in China
Cathay celebrates record growth in its corporate programme to advance sustainable aviation fuel use
Cathay continues to make significant progress in its sustainability journey, reaching new milestones since the launch of its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme in 2022. This year, the programme has achieved substantial growth and is becoming one of the biggest initiatives of its kind globally, marked by new global partnerships and a record commitment to SAF usage. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the Corporate SAF Programme has introduced a tiered structure, … [Read more...] about Cathay celebrates record growth in its corporate programme to advance sustainable aviation fuel use