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Emirates flies aid to stricken Sri Lanka

Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have set up an airbridge to Sri Lanka to transport aid to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. For the next two weeks, the Dubai-based carrier will offer over 100 tonnes of cargo space free of charge on its daily passenger flights to Sri Lanka.  The first shipments departed Dubai International Airport on Tuesday 9 December on the three non-stop Emirates flights connecting Dubai and Colombo. On-ground, the ... [+]

Emirates flies freighter to Bangkok

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a weekly freighter from its Dubai hub to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thailand has invested significantly in innovation and is emerging as world leaders in next-generation automotive, smart electronics, medical and biotechnology and robotics. Emirates SkyCargo has also boosted freighter frequency in and out of Hanoi, Vietnam to ... [+]

Emirates Courier Express goes Down Under

Emirates has expanded its Emirates Courier Express solution to Australia. It will fly directly into Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney on 70 flights per week using the existing passenger schedule and serving the whole country.  Breaking the traditional hub-and-spoke model, Emirates Courier Express provides direct connectivity, via Dubai, significantly reducing time ... [+]

Emirates adds Milan freighters and Beirut stop

Emirates will operate an additional two weekly charter freighters between Milan and Southeast China, via Dubai from the third quarter of 2025. The current weekly freighter between Dubai World Central, Maastricht Aachen Airport and Zaragoza Airport, also receives an additional stop in Beirut before returning to Dubai. Serving as a feeder ... [+]

Emirates to restore Syria flights

Emirates is set to return to Damascus, Syria after a 13-year absence, from 16 July. The Dubai-based carrier will initially operate 777-200LR flights on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, and plans to add a Saturday flight from 2 August. [+]

Hangzhou is Emirates’ fourth China city

Emirates will launch daily services between Dubai and Hangzhou from 30 July, its fifth gateway on the Chinese mainland after Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. It will operate with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering connections to and from in Europe, Africa, the Middle, Brazil and Argentina. Expected traffic will include electronics, ... [+]

Emirates to launch Narita freighter; Dnata breaks record in Dubai

Emirates SkyCargo is to deploy a dedicated weekly freighter from Dubai to Narita International Airport in Japan from 24 May, the first direct, scheduled all cargo connection between Narita and the Middle East. It will boost capacity between the two cities by 100 tonnes each way. Emirates SkyCargo already operates ... [+]

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, ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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