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Emirates SkyCargo completes one year of transporting urgently required cargo on passenger seats and in overhead bins*

06
May
2021
| 07:57 Europe/Amsterdam
Carrier operates more than 3,100 flights with cargo loaded on passenger seats and in overhead bins on Boeing 777-300ER aircraftMore than 11,000 tonnes of cargo transported on seats and in bins, equivalent to cargo loaded on more than 800,000 …
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One out of every 20 COVID-19 vaccines administered around the world has transited through Dubai on an Emirates aircraft

27
April
2021
| 09:11 Europe/Amsterdam
Emirates SkyCargo has transported around 59 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on its flightsDubai at the centre of global COVID-19 response through the Dubai Vaccine Logistics AllianceDubai, UAE, 27 April 2021- Governments and health authorities …
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Emirates SkyCargo joins Rickenbacker airport in celebrating milestone passenger freighter flight

07
April
2021
| 12:05 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 07 April 2021- Emirates SkyCargo has operated the 500 passenger freighter flight serviced by Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Columbus, Ohio, on 1 April 2021. The 501 passenger flight to the airport was also operated by Emirates, EK 9909, …
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Emirates SkyCargo becomes first air cargo carrier to deliver 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 50 destinations

01
April
2021
| 08:04 Europe/Amsterdam
Air cargo carrier transported more than 220 tonnes of COVID-19 vaccines on over 150 flights to over 50 destinationsDubai, UAE, 01 April 2021- In the run up to World Health Day (7 April), Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier …
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Emirates SkyCargo marks one year of passenger freighter operations

16
March
2021
| 08:05 Europe/Amsterdam
Emirates SkyCargo was one of the first air cargo carriers globally to introduce cargo only flights on passenger aircraft to transport PPE and other essential supplies The air cargo carrier has operated more than 27,800 cargo only flights on …
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Emirates SkyCargo and DCAA sign MoU for transport of Dangerous Goods

14
March
2021
| 06:42 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 14 March 2021- Emirates SkyCargo and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority have signed an MoU to streamline processes for the transportation of Dangerous Goods (DGs). The MoU was signed by Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Executive Director, …
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Emirates SkyCargo gallops to a strong finish for horse transport in 2020

04
March
2021
| 11:47 Europe/Amsterdam
Air cargo carrier transported more than 1100 horses since April 2020Emirates SkyCargo executed three charter flights to transport horses for Saudi Cup 2021Carrier transporting horses for racing season in DubaiDubai, UAE, 04 March 2021- Emirates …
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Emirates SkyCargo participates in Gulfood 2021 to showcase its support for the international food and beverage industry

23
February
2021
| 09:38 Europe/Amsterdam
The air cargo carrier is an important facilitator in the trade and transportation of food items across international markets, enabling food security while also supporting the livelihoods of food growing communities.Over 220,000 tonnes of food items …
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Emirates SkyCargo to work with UNICEF for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

16
February
2021
| 08:47 Europe/Amsterdam
Under UNICEF’s Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative, Emirates will prioritise transport and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and related suppliesInitiative in support of COVAX facility for equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccinesDubai, UAE, 16 …
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Dubai forms Vaccine Logistics Alliance to expedite global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines through the emirate to developing countries

31
January
2021
| 08:56 Europe/Amsterdam
Emirates SkyCargo, Dubai Airports, DP World and International Humanitarian City join hands to distribute vaccines by air, land and seaCombined expertise, along with global air routes, sea ports and logistics networks, will speed up vaccine …
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10 pivotal moments in 2020 when Emirates SkyCargo showcased its global leadership of the air cargo industry

11
January
2021
| 07:58 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 11 January 2021- 2020 was a year unlike any other for the aviation and the air cargo industry.Faced with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global industries and on people’s wellbeing, Emirates SkyCargo redoubled its …
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Emirates SkyCargo successfully transports Brazilian satellite

30
December
2020
| 08:11 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai/ Sao Paulo, 30 December 2020- Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline has successfully executed a cargo charter to transport the Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 from Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil to Chennai, India. This is the …
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Emirates SkyCargo transports first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for Dubai Health Authority

23
December
2020
| 07:40 Europe/Amsterdam
In recognition of the invaluable contribution by the healthcare ecosystem, Emirates SkyCargo transports the vaccine free of chargeVaccine doses flown, offloaded and cleared on priority basis on arrival in Dubai at dedicated Emirates SkyPharma …
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From Norway to India: Emirates SkyCargo helps family business bring premium seafood to discerning customers

24
November
2020
| 07:26 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 24 November 2020 – India is one of the fastest growing markets globally for the food and beverage sector. With a young population that is increasingly well travelled and familiar with international cuisine, there has been a growing …
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Emirates SkyCargo introduces Airbus A380 ‘mini-freighter’ charter operations

11
November
2020
| 08:36 Europe/Amsterdam
  - Air cargo carrier responding to market demand for additional cargo capacity - Demonstrates agility and innovation in business response to the pandemicDubai, UAE, 11 Nov 2020- Emirates SkyCargo has started utilising its Airbus A380 aircraft on …
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