The Emirates Group has reported a 64 percent year-on-year drop in net profit to US$364 million for the first half of its financial year ending 30 September 2016. Group revenue rose one per cent in the period to US$12.7 billion with Emirates Airline contributing US$11.4 billion, down one per cent. Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said the result reflected increased competition, a strong US dollar against other currencies, and sustained economic and political uncertainty in many parts … [Read more...] about Emirates Group sees profits slide 64%
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Dnata launches new cargo customer service centre in Dubai
Dnata’s new customer service centre for export cargo customers in Dubai was officially inaugurated today. Located in Dubai Airport Free Zone - Freight Gate 5, dnata said this new export centre marks the beginning of a product improvement programme for airlines, freight forwarders and shippers. Spanning over 5,000 sqm with 50 dedicated staff, the centre is expected to serve approximately 700 customers a day and handle 25,000 tonnes of export cargo per month. With new export counters, a … [Read more...] about Dnata launches new cargo customer service centre in Dubai
Emirates SkyCargo bumps capacity to Geneva by 26%
Emirates SkyCargo has doubled its cargo capacity to Geneva with the launch of the airline’s second daily flight between Dubai and the Swiss city. The new service, launched on 1 June 2016, offers nearly 140 tonnes of additional belly-hold cargo capacity every week to satisfy what the carrier said is the growing demand between Geneva and the Middle East, Far East and Australia. The service is operated by a B777-300ER allowing customers to transport large and outsized cargo up to a height of … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo bumps capacity to Geneva by 26%
EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
European Union governments have given EU transport chief Violeta Bulc the go-ahead to negotiate aviation agreements with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Turkey. An agreement with ASEAN will be historic as it will be the first European Union (EU) bloc-to-bloc aviation agreement. Agreements with the Arabian Gulf states are more controversial and set up a potential clash over alleged unfair subsidies to airlines based in the UAE and … [Read more...] about EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
European Union governments have given EU transport chief Violeta Bulc the go-ahead to negotiate aviation agreements with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Turkey. An agreement with ASEAN will be historic as it will be the first European Union (EU) bloc-to-bloc aviation agreement. Agreements with the Arabian Gulf states are more controversial and set up a potential clash over alleged unfair subsidies to airlines based in the UAE and … [Read more...] about EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
Emirates launches Yinchuan, Zhengzhou as part of China expansion
Emirates' Chinese expansion strategy took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the launch of the airline’s first flights to two destinations: Yinchuan and Zhengzhou. Linking Dubai with Yinchuan, the capital of the predominantly Muslim region of Ningxia, and Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province and one of central China's most populous cities. The B777-200LR used on the service offers 14 tonnes of cargo capacity in the bellyhold. Popular commodities expected to be transported on these … [Read more...] about Emirates launches Yinchuan, Zhengzhou as part of China expansion