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Emirates reveals new look for its freighters

Emirates SkyCargo has unveiled its first freight in its new-look livery. The biggest change is to the UAE flag on the tailfin, which has been a staple of the Emirates branding since the very beginning. The carrier says the new design is more dynamic and flowing, with 3D effect artwork; likewise, the iconic gold lettering across the main body in English and Arabic is bigger and bolder. The Arabic calligraphy on ... [+]

Leased jumbos keep Emirates aloft

Emirates SkyCargo says it is increasing its cargo capacity by 15% in 2025 to meet demand. The additional capacity includes two wet-leased Boeing 747 freighters from Compass Group, one of Emirates SkyCargo’s, enabling the airline to unlock immediate capacity while the partners discuss avenues for further expansion. The Dubai-based carrier received ... [+]

Emirates adds Copenhagen freighter

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Copenhagen, increasing the Dubai-based carrier’s network of destinations served by all-cargo aircraft to 38.  Previously served only by bellyhold capacity in passenger aircraft, the Boeing 777 freighter will operate on Wednesdays. It increases capacity to the Danish capital – and to neighbouring ... [+]

Emirates joins the fight against donkey skin trade

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has joined forces with an animal charity to combat the trafficking of donkey skins. The Donkey Sanctuary and Emirates have created an operational guide to highlight the risks posed by the trade and its association with organised crime. The guidelines explain the biosecurity risk of smuggling inadequately processed ... [+]

Emirates offers eQuote

Emirates SkyCargo is now offering eQuote, a digital self-service touchpoint to allow customers to request and manage their spot quotations. The solution will be progressively rolled out globally and will incorporate the majority of products, including the Life Sciences and Healthcare portfolio and high-value cargoes such as Emirates Wheels. [+]

Emirates extends 777F freighter fleet

Emirates has placed a firm order for five more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/26. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing to the end of 2026. The Dubai-based carrier has also signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for ... [+]

Emirates orders five more freighters

Emirates SkyCargo has made a firm order for five additional Boeing 777 freighters for delivery between 2025 and 2026. The US$ 1billion order will take the airline’s total order book to 315 wide-body aircraft. They will increase available main deck cargo capacity by 30% providing a long-term solution to the ... [+]

Emirates trains cargo managers of the future

Emirates SkyCargo has launched a bespoke training programme to equip the cargo leaders of tomorrow with commercial and leadership skills. Two groups of 16 are being chosen from Emirates SkyCargo’s pool of cargo managers and include both Emirati nationals as well as others from the airline’s outstations. The 15 day programme ... [+]

Emirates Delivers to Saudi

Emirates SkyCargo has extended its Emirates Delivers e-commerce solution to Saudi Arabia. Shoppers from across the Kingdom can now shop online in the UK, US and the UAE and use Emirates Delivers for international, shopping at retailers that don’t deliver to the Middle East. Emirates Delivers will bring the packages ... [+]

Emirates to restart Lagos flights

Emirates is to resume services to Nigeria from 1 October with a daily Boeing 777-300ER service between Lagos and Dubai. With the resumption of operations to Nigeria, Emirates will operate to 19 gateways in Africa with 157 flights per week from Dubai. [+]

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