UAE Business: Emirates SkyCargo expands fleet to 11 with new freighter – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Emirates SkyCargo expands fleet to 11 with new freighter – Gulf Digital News

Emirates SkyCargo, a leader in the global airfreight industry, has received delivery of a new Boeing 777F taking its dedicated 777 freighter fleet to 11 aircraft.

Emirates SkyCargo currently operates scheduled freighter services to 11 destinations. It also offers shippers cargo belly-hold space in Emirates’ passenger fleet of over 200 wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s aircraft which serve over 130 destinations on six continents. Last year, Emirates SkyCargo flew over 2.1 million tonnes of cargo.

From Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle, A6-EFT headed to Hong Kong to pick up its first load before touching down at its new home, Dubai World Central, with a full load of freight consisting of electronics, consumer goods and general cargo.

Second 777F in June

Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo said: "Our newest freighter adds welcome capacity to our operations, which have been running at full steam throughout the pandemic to serve our customers and keep global supply chains moving.

“We are scheduled to receive delivery of a second 777F in June. And in 2023 we will begin a programme to convert four passenger 777 aircraft into freighters and all of the converted aircraft will be re-delivered by end 2024.

"These investments reflect our commitment to serving