Emirates presses A380 superjumbos into cargo action amid subdued passenger demand

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