Emirates SkyCargo operated more than 10,000 cargo flights—a mix of scheduled, ad-hoc and charter operations—in the second quarter of the year, a press release stated. This allowed the movement of essential commodities for consumers and businesses, such as much needed medical supplies and food, as well as raw materials required for manufacturing and other industries. In May and June, Emirates SkyCargo operated more than 3,800 flights per month on average, covering approximately 37 … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo completed over 10,000 flights from April to June
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Emirates SkyCargo marks a special milestone in Singapore
Emirates SkyCargo has completed 30 years of operations in Singapore. Over the course of three decades, the freight division of Emirates has successfully facilitated trade and supported business links between Singapore and the rest of the world. “Singapore occupies a very important position in the economy of South East Asia and is, therefore, one of our most important cargo stations around our global network. Over the years we have transported an important volume of cargo, over 185,000 tonnes … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo marks a special milestone in Singapore
New trade lane to South America for Emirates SkyCargo
New destination will be added to Emirates SkyCargo’s network, and it includes Santiago, Chile. This addition will allow the network to further establish themselves in South America. Santiago will be Emirates SkyCargo’s sixth destination in South America following Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Viracopos, Buenos Aires and Ciudad del Este. The air cargo carrier will be offering customers up to 15 tonnes of cargo capacity on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. With the … [Read more...] about New trade lane to South America for Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo launches freighter services to Maastricht
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is expanding its footprint in Europe with the launch of new scheduled freighter services to Maastricht starting 6 February 2018; become the second freighter destination in the Netherlands after Amsterdam. Emirates SkyCargo will initially operate two freighter flights a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The aircraft will arrive at 8.10am local time and depart at 10.10am local time to Dubai World Central airport on both days. The … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches freighter services to Maastricht
Emirates SkyCargo wraps up 2017 on a positive note
Emirates SkyCargo completed a year of strong growth in 2017. The air cargo carrier’s robust performance, set against the backdrop of a resurgent global air cargo market, was underlined by the introduction of specialised customer focused air transportation solutions across a number of industry verticals and by continued investment in infrastructure. Between January and December 2017, the carriers hubs at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) saw a combined … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo wraps up 2017 on a positive note
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%
