Emirates Skycargo has bolstered operations on its African trade route network with the introduction of a weekly freighter service to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. This is the 27th African destination to join the carrier's network. Emirates SkyCargo operates a B777F on the Dubai-Ouagadougou-Dakar (Senegal)-Frankfurt (Germany)-Dubai route. The aircraft is capable of carrying over 100 t of cargo each direction. The airline anticipates transporting goods such as pharmaceuticals and … [Read more...] about Emirates adds Burkina Faso freighter
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Emirates SkyCargo starts service to Budapest
Emirates SkyCargo has launched new cargo services from Dubai to Budapest. The capital of Hungary has one of the largest economies in central and eastern Europe and becomes the latest trade lane in Emirates SkyCargo’s extensive worldwide network of more than 140 destinations. Emirates’ daily flight to the city is operated with a wide-body A330-200 and offers 168 tonnes of cargo capacity per week. On its first flight into the country, Emirates SkyCargo mainly carried consolidated … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo starts service to Budapest
Emirates SkyCargo launches new LD3
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has launched an internally developed and cost effective LD3 container that keeps temperature sensitive cargo cool when transported on the ground and in the air. Called the “White Container”, it’s the latest addition to Emirates SkyCargo’s Cool Chain portfolio, and has been designed specifically as an intermediate temperature control solution which is ideal for generic healthcare products and food perishables. … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches new LD3
SkyCargo adds LA to maindeck network
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has added Los Angeles to its network of freighter destinations across the US with the start of a weekly service, joining Chicago, Atlanta and Houston in Emirates SkyCargo’s US freighter network. In addition to freighter flights, Emirates SkyCargo also has belly-hold cargo services to Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston and Dallas. “We have a network of ten key cities across … [Read more...] about SkyCargo adds LA to maindeck network
Al Maktoum airport sees historic first flight
Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International airport officially began operations on June 27 after the new airport passed a series of operational tests conducted during its first 'live' flight. An Emirates SkyCargo B777 freighter operating Hong Kong-Dubai touched down in the afternoon amid cheers from an enthusiastic stakeholders and dignitaries on hand to observe the historic occasion. “This is an important milestone, not only for the airport's certification process, but as another step … [Read more...] about Al Maktoum airport sees historic first flight
Dubai: 4th month of double digit cargo growth
Dubai international airport started the new year in fine form with cargo volumes continuing their strong upward trend with the fourth consecutive month of double-digit increases, surging 31.5 per cent. Dubai Airports Cargo handled 171,453 tonnes of freight in January 2010 compared to 130,375 tonnes during the same month in 2009. "Dubai is on the leading edge of a rebound in global air traffic," said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. … [Read more...] about Dubai: 4th month of double digit cargo growth
