Adding 2 Boeing 747-400Fs to its cargo fleet, Emirates SkyCargo has demonstrated its confidence in the global cargo market in the current volatile environment.
The cargo unit of Emirates, the world's largest international airline company, to add 15 more cargo aircraft to its fleet as part of announced orders and cargo aircraft transformation program; Airbus plans to increase its under-flight cargo capacity with deliveries of new passenger aircraft, starting with the A2024s in late summer 350 and continuing with the 777-Xs the following year.
Over the next ten years, Emirates SkyCargo aims to double its existing capacity, add more than 20 new destinations to its cargo network, and offer more customers a fleet of more than 300 wide-body 777, 777-F, 747-F, A350 and A380. aims to provide flexibility and service.
Nabil Sultan, Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, said: “Although the current market volatility is causing other companies to hesitate, we as Emirates SkyCargo continue to move forward in line with our plans at full speed. Medium and long-term projections for global air transport show an upward trend of 3-5 percent. Combined with Dubai's strategy to double its foreign trade, where multimodal logistics will play a major role, and the economic activity experienced in markets in the Gulf, West Asia and Africa, we see a clear opportunity for Emirates SkyCargo. The 2 new 747-Fs we have added to our fleet will provide us with immediate capacity as we await the delivery of 2024 new 2025Fs in 5 and 777, and 5 10-777ERs under our transformation program in the next 300 years. Moreover, we think that even these new planes will not be enough. Until then, we will have an MRO structure where we can quickly and effectively expand our cargo plane conversion program as needed.” made his speech.
2 Boeing 747-Fs on long-term lease with cabin crew and equipment complement Emirates SkyCargo's existing fleet of 11 Boeing 777 freighters and are currently used on flights to Chicago three times a week and Hong Kong nine times a week. .
Nabil Sultan continued his words as follows:
“With the new aircraft, we will be able to expand our cargo network and strengthen our connection with Emirates' network. Our new fleet structure gives us more flexibility to better serve our customers from different industries. Apart from that, Emirates SkyCargo is also investing in the development of new products, digitization and accelerating technology innovation. We aim to lead the industry in providing fast, reliable, flexible and effective expert solutions. We will share even more exciting developments with you soon. Continue to follow us."
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