Emirates SkyCargo is expanding. With global demand for its cargo services soaring, the airline is stepping up by adding two more Boeing 747 freighters to its fleet. This boosts its main deck cargo capacity by 15% compared to last year, making room for even more shipments worldwide.
Investing in the Future
Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, highlighted the airline’s commitment to staying ahead:
“Throughout 2024, we made significant investments in new and leased freighter aircraft to address the evolving supply chain and air cargo demands... ensuring we had a stable supply of capacity to best serve our global customers.”
Dubai’s role as a global logistics hub makes this expansion even more crucial. Abbas added, “We anticipate that demand will continue to boom, reflecting Dubai’s prominence as a global logistics hub. Enhancing our cargo capabilities is essential to support Dubai’s Economic Agenda.”
New Partners, More Capacity
To meet growing demand, Emirates SkyCargo has teamed up with Compass Group, a trusted partner, signing a multi-year lease to strengthen its cargo services.
The airline isn’t stopping there. In 2024, it introduced two brand-new Boeing 777 freighters to boost eCommerce shipments from Asia. It also expanded its reach to 38 freighter destinations, including a new route to Copenhagen, Denmark.
Currently, Emirates SkyCargo operates a fleet of 10 Boeing 777Fs and six wet-leased Boeing 747s, totaling 16 freighters. Plus, 13 more Boeing 777Fs are set to join by 2026. The airline is also exploring future options, including the Boeing 777-8F and Airbus A350-1000F.
More Cargo Space on Passenger Flights
Emirates SkyCargo isn’t just relying on freighters. It’s also making the most of Emirates’ passenger flights. Increased services to destinations like Madagascar, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Australia mean more opportunities to transport goods.
In addition, the airline’s first A350 has just arrived, bringing 12 tonnes of extra bellyhold cargo space per flight.
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