Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced the appointment of Ross Barnett as cargo manager in the UK. Ross, who will now be based in London, has over 30 years’ experience in the cargo industry. He joined Emirates in 1995, holding a number of positions in the company, most recently cargo manager for Northern England and Scotland where he was responsible for over 20 staff based in the region. In his new role, Ross will oversee the 45 … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo appoints Ross Barnett as UK cargo manager
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Emirates Group sees profits slide 64%
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%
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
