Emirates Tagged Articles

Close up photo from side of an Emirates jet, with cargo being loaded in door.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, November 17, 2021

Emirates invests in converted and new 777 freighters

Cargo airlines and leasing companies are sucking up small and midsize freighters converted from passenger configuration. Here come the big boys.

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A dark brown show horse in a competition.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSaturday, July 17, 2021

How are 325 horses getting to the Tokyo Olympics?

Flying horses exist beyond myths. Specialized aircraft are used to transport them around the world. Find out how hundreds are being flown to the Tokyo…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, May 28, 2021

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Cargo-in-cabin innovation remains popular for some airlines

Overhead bins, seat bags and seat removal are among the innovations airlines started during the COVID pandemic to move more cargo while few passengers are…

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A big, big Emirates A380 jumbo jet lifts off with front wheels off the runway.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, April 5, 2021

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Exclusive: Airbus floats concept for A380 freighter conversion

The A380 has mostly been a bust as a giant passenger plane. Now Airbus is trying to salvage some value by offering to convert passenger…

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A giant white Emirates jumbo jet in front of a row of parked aircraft with tails visible; right side of split screen is cargo stored in passenger seats.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, March 29, 2021

Who is king of cargo-only passenger flights?

Ghost flights — passenger aircraft with no passengers, only cargo — were never a thing before the coronavirus pandemic. In the past year, airlines have…

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A cargo container on the tarmac at night after being unloaded from a large jet.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, December 28, 2020

Emirates delivers first COVID-19 vaccines to UAE

The United Arab Emirates has its first doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine thanks to a free delivery from national airline Emirates.

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A giant white Emirates plane with four engines and wheels down comes in for a landing behind a blue sky.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, November 11, 2020

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Emirates puts giant A380 passenger jet to work hauling cargo

The A380 isn’t prized for its cargo capability, but when operated in “ghost” mode there’s a lot more room for stuff.

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Pallets of humanitarian cargo sit outside next to a big plane waiting to be loaded on a sunny day.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, September 6, 2020

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Asia airfreight rates are high and climbing higher

Companies that need to move goods by air will need to increase their transportation budgets to get through the fourth quarter as low capacity ignites…

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Cockpit close-up of white A380 jumbo jet.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, September 3, 2020

Emirates brings back A380 super jumbo jet, more routes

Some people call it the Flying Forehead. The A380 is a double-deck plane that airlines quickly parked when the coronavirus destroyed travel demand. Now, Emirates…

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