In addition to new freighter purchases, Emirates is continuing its strategy of converting ten Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters, further boosting capacity
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UAE and Philippines boost aviation connections with extra flights and triple air cargo plan
UAE to triple air cargo and add flights to Philippines
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Abu Dhabi Airports joins cross-industry network Pharma.Aero as ME strategic partner
The collaboration with the network to help build on the emirate’s growth as a global healthcare and life sciences hub
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Global demand for air cargo in June shows ‘healthy’ performance: IATA
Other factors include the aftermath of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and supply chain constricts
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Global air cargo continues to fall amid ongoing supply chain crisis
Easing of lockdowns in China a respite for improvement in key markets
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Emirates SkyCargo to reactivate Dubai South hub after Covid consolidation
Emirates SkyCentral DWC move will mark a return to dual hub cargo operations in Dubai for the first time in nearly two years
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Kuwait’s National Aviation Services signs $40m deal for Kenyan company
Acquisition, which was announced in a note to the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Sunday, will see NAS take a 51 percent shareholding of Siginon Aviation
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Middle East carriers post 11.3% increase in international cargo volumes
Covid-19 pummelled international trade routes for most of 2020, but lines are reopening and trade is witnessing a resurgence
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Etihad Cargo reclaims 90% of pre-Covid destinations
The Abu Dhabi-based cargo operation also recorded a 20 percent increase in tonnage compared to the same period in 2019
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Global air cargo demand surpasses pre-pandemic levels, according to latest IATA data
Middle East carriers posted a 17.1% rise in international cargo volumes in June 2021 against the same month in 2019
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Back in Business: the big issues facing the air cargo industry
When is the airlift of Covid-19 vaccine going to start and how many planes will be required to carry these vaccines?
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Video: Emirates SkyCargo dials up focus on safety for employees and operations
Safety is always our top priority. With the rapid scaling up of our cargo operations, Emirates SkyCargo is taking additional measures to ensure the safety of our employees and operations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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In pictures: Flydubai cargo allocates six Boeing 737-800 NG to move vital goods
Flydubai is utilising the cargo hold capacity in its passenger aircraft and has been working with the authorities to increase its cargo capabilities by allowing cargo in the cabin to a number of destinations.
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In pictures: Airbus’ first BelugaXL freighter enters service
Airbus’ BelugaXL, which entered service in January 2020, has the largest cargo bay cross-section of all existing cargo aircraft worldwide.
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Seafood Souq inks Emirates SkyCargo deal to fly fresh fish to the UAE
First batch of salmon arrives in Dubai from Glasgow, destined for restaurants and consumers in the UAE
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Middle East air cargo market is world’s worst performer in July
International Air Transport Association says freight volumes shrink by 5.5% in July compared to year-earlier period
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Weak Europe, Asia-Pacific demand weighs on MidEast air cargo volumes
Middle East-based airlines saw cargo volumes slump by 7% in June compared to the same month last year