Emirates is set to restore full schedule to all its US destinations by Saturday after earlier recommendation by the FAA and Boeing to ground certain widebody aircraft amidst a nationwide 5G rollout. The two groups have now issued formal notifications that lift the previous restriction on aircraft operations, and starting 21 January, Emirates will reinstate its B777 operations to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Miami, Newark, Orlando and Seattle. This includes Boeing 777 freighters transporting … [Read more...] about Emirates resumes US operations amidst 5G setback
Tim Clark
Emirates spreads anti-illegal wildlife trade message on A380s
Two Emirates A380s take to the skies this week, each wearing special livery in support of United for Wildlife, a global collaboration that unites the efforts of the world's leading wildlife charities in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade. The striking liveries, featuring some of the planet's wildlife threatened by poaching and the illegal wildlife trade, aims to raise awareness of the illegal wildlife trade and communicate the need for urgent action. The Lord Hague of Richmond, … [Read more...] about Emirates spreads anti-illegal wildlife trade message on A380s
INDIA: Emirates boosts African presence
Dubai-based Emirates Airline is expanding its footprint in Africa with new services to South Africa and Angola. Starting from 1 October and 25 October respectively, Emirates will begin services via Dubai to Durban in South Africa with an A330-200 and Luanda in Angola utilising B777-300ERaircraft. Tim Clark, president, Emirates Airline, said the carrier has seen strong growth in Africa of 17 per cent. “Now, with Luanda and Durban starting in October, this is going to be another very … [Read more...] about INDIA: Emirates boosts African presence
