Emirates SkyCargo has long been a world leader in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade, with the aim to preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the natural world for generations to come. As we approach World Wildlife Day, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline reflects on the milestones achieved along its journey. Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said, “Every day, Emirates SkyCargo supports global supply chains, connecting businesses … [Read more...] about Combatting the illegal wildlife trade: Emirates SkyCargo fights to keep wildlife wild
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The first of Emirates SkyCargo’s freighters receives new signature livery
Emirates SkyCargo freighter A6-EFV was delivered in July 2024 without livery and was deployed immediately to serve the booming global demand. This week, it has rolled out of Emirates Engineering as the first freighter to don the airline’s distinctive new livery colours. Over the course of eight days, a team of specialists from Emirates Engineering’s in-house paint shop applied the refreshed livery. The biggest change is to the UAE flag on the tailfin, which has been a staple of the … [Read more...] about The first of Emirates SkyCargo’s freighters receives new signature livery
Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost global trade to and from Africa
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, one of the leading cargo airlines in Africa, to explore ways to boost global trade to and from the continent. Astral Aviation operates an extensive intra-Africa network of 50 destinations served via scheduled and adhoc charters. Matched with Emirates SkyCargo’s vast global network of over 145 destinations and fleet of passenger aircraft and … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost global trade to and from Africa
Emirates SkyCargo celebrates nearly 39 years of connecting to Africa
As the logistics industry comes together in Nairobi at Air Cargo Africa, Emirates SkyCargo reaffirms its near-four decade commitment to the continent. With an average of 3,820 tonnes carried in and out of Africa every week, the airline strengthens trade lanes and connects African manufacturers, traders and exporters with businesses all over the world. “Africa has been a priority market for Emirates SkyCargo since our first flight to the continent in 1986. Since then, we’ve gone from strength … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo celebrates nearly 39 years of connecting to Africa
Emirates SkyCargo heads into 2025 with a 15% increase in cargo capacity to meet surging global demand
Throughout 2024, the demand for Emirates SkyCargo’s specialist product portfolio, extensive global network and all widebody fleet continued to grow exponentially, with no signs of slowing down. To meet the burgeoning global demand, the airline has wet-leased two additional Boeing 747 freighters, starting 2025 with a 15% increase in critical main deck cargo capacity, compared to January 2024. Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo said: “Throughout 2024, we made … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo heads into 2025 with a 15% increase in cargo capacity to meet surging global demand
Emirates SkyCargo adds Copenhagen to its dedicated freighter network
In response to growing demand out of Denmark, Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international airline, has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Copenhagen Airport. The deployment increases the network of destinations served by Emirates freighters to 38. Previously served via bellyhold capacity in passenger aircraft, the Boeing 777 freighter will increase capacity offered to Emirates’ customers, with approximately 85 tonnes allocated for cargo from Copenhagen, … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo adds Copenhagen to its dedicated freighter network
