Close to 100 horses heading to the Shanghai leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour between 3 and 5 May 2019 were the latest to experience Emirates Equine- Emirates SkyCargo’s specialised product for calm and comfortable transportation of horses. 91 horses boarded two Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft specially chartered for the occasion for their journey from Belgium. The horses were first led into specially designed horse stalls which were … [Read more...] about Champion horses experience Emirates Equine
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Emirates SkyCargo partners with Gargash for the charity motor rally
For the second year in a row, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is partnering with Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE to transport cars for the Gumball 3000 motor rally, an annual celebrity event that raises money for charity. The partnership agreement was signed by Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo and Shehab Gargash, Managing Director & Group CEO, Gargash Group. Emirates SkyCargo is … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo partners with Gargash for the charity motor rally
Emirates SkyCargo celebrates five years of uplifting Ecuadorian roses
Four weekly freighters operating to Quito transporting Ecuadorian flowers roses are one of the most popular export commodities from Ecuador and are renowned for their vibrant colour and long shelf life. Over the last five years Emirates SkyCargo has been facilitating exports of Ecuadorian roses as well as other flowers and perishables through its freighter operations to Quito. Emirates SkyCargo commenced its freighter operations to the Ecuadorian capital in December 2013 with a once … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo celebrates five years of uplifting Ecuadorian roses
Emirates SkyCargo flies champion of Melbourne Cup Australia 2018
On November 6th 2018, Cross Counter, a three year old horse hailing from the stables of Godolphin, created history by winning the 158th edition of the Melbourne Cup Australia’s biggest horse racing event – commonly referred to as the race that stops a nation. Following the race victory, Emirates SkyCargo transported the champion horse from Melbourne to Dubai on its dedicated Boeing 777 freighter aircraft on November 11th. Cross Counter flew in from Melbourne along with seven other horses from … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo flies champion of Melbourne Cup Australia 2018
Emirates SkyCargo Switzerland appoints new Cargo Manager
Emirates SkyCargo has appointed David Harman to the key position of Cargo Manager for Switzerland. Based in Zurich, Harman will be responsible for overseeing all operational and commercial aspects for the freight division of Emirates in the country. With over 30 years of international aviation and cargo experience, David Harman brings valuable knowledge and skills to his new role. He has previously worked as Vice President for dnata Ground and Cargo Handling in Zurich and held various positions … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo Switzerland appoints new Cargo Manager
Emirates SkyCargo launches Emirates AOG
Emirates SkyCargo, the world’s largest international cargo airline, has launched Emirates AOG – a new airfreight product designed for transporting aircraft parts quickly across the globe. Every day, spare parts are airfreighted at short notice to help repair aircraft that have been stranded due to technical reasons and lack of availability of the right spare part. As the financial and reputational impact of keeping an aircraft grounded at a remote location can be fairly large, transporting … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches Emirates AOG
