Emirates presses A380 superjumbos into cargo action amid subdued passenger demand
- Date: 11-Nov-2020
- Source: Arabian Business
- Sector:Transport
- Country:uae-top-picks
Emirates presses A380 superjumbos into cargo action amid subdued passenger demand
Move comes in response to the increased need for critical goods such as medical supplies in regions experiencing a resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic
Emirates has started using Airbus A380 superjumbos as cargo planes to meet a surge in demand for transported goods while awaiting a recovery in passenger air travel.
The world's largest long-haul airline has adapted the A380 to carry about 50 tonnes of cargo in the belly of the aircraft, Emirates said in a statement on Wednesday.
The move comes in response to the increased need for critical goods such as medical supplies in regions experiencing a resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Emirates said.
While the Dubai-based airline operates passenger flights on A380s to some destinations, most of the 115-strong fleet remains grounded.
The ongoing pandemic has forced governments to impose quarantine