Emirates and Air Canada Extend Strategic Partnership to 2032, Expanding Global Connectivity and Cargo Operations Emirates and Air Canada have announced a major expansion and early renewal of their strategic partnership, extending their cooperation until 2032. The strengthened agreement builds on the success of their collaboration since 2022, which has already connected more than 550,000 passengers across 56 codeshare routes spanning Canada, the United States, Dubai, and key global destinations.
Category: Air Freight
Emirates Places US$38 Billion Order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Airshow 2025
Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777-9 Aircraft Worth $38 Billion, Expands Boeing 777X Fleet to 270 Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a major purchase of 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE9X engines, in a deal valued at US$38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the show’s most significant orders. This latest agreement
Emirates Expands Nairobi Operations With Third Daily Flight From March 2026
Emirates to Launch Third Daily Dubai–Nairobi Flight in 2026, Boosting Connectivity and Cargo Capacity Emirates will introduce a third daily flight on the Dubai–Nairobi route starting 1 March 2026, marking a major milestone as the airline celebrates 30 years of service in Kenya. The additional frequency will increase weekly flights to 21, offering greater connectivity to Dubai and Emirates’ global network of nearly 150 destinations. The new service will feature
Emirates to Launch Fifth Daily Flight Between Dubai and Cairo to Boost Trade and Connectivity
Emirates Adds Fifth Daily Dubai–Cairo Flight from December 2025, Expanding Passenger and Cargo Capacity Emirates has announced the introduction of a fifth daily service between Dubai and Cairo, starting 1 December 2025, with plans to expand to a daily schedule from 1 February 2026. Operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft, the new flights will increase both passenger and cargo capacity on one of the airline’s busiest regional routes, further strengthening
Cathay Cargo Transports 250 Ancient Egyptian Artefacts to Hong Kong for Landmark Exhibition
Cathay Cargo Flies 30 Tonnes of Ancient Egyptian Treasures from Shanghai to Hong Kong for Major Palace Museum Exhibition Cathay Cargo has successfully transported 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts, weighing over 30 tonnes, from Shanghai to Hong Kong ahead of the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM). The nine-month exhibition, opening on 20 November 2025, is jointly organized by the Hong Kong
South Africa’s Airfreight Strategy Nears Public Comment Deadline
South Africa’s DOT Urges Stakeholders to Submit Feedback on Transformative Airfreight Strategy The National Department of Transport (DOT) of South Africa has issued a reminder to all stakeholders in the aviation and logistics sectors that the deadline for public submissions on the country’s draft Airfreight Strategy is fast approaching. The window for comments, which opened on 26 September 2025, will officially close on 7 November 2025. The Cabinet recently approved
Emirates Lands at Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport, Boosting Angola’s Global Connectivity
Emirates Debuts at Angola’s AIAAN Airport, Highlighting Economic Growth and Aviation Development Yesterday, Emirates Airlines landed for the first time at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), becoming the first foreign carrier to operate at the airport since the transition from TAAG on October 19. This milestone signals strong confidence in Angola and underscores the strategic potential of AIAAN as a catalyst for economic development and the country’s integration
Zambia’s Tourism Minister Praises Emirates Partnership as Airline Appoints New Country Manager
Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba Bids Farewell to Emirates Country Manager Omar Bushlaibi The Minister of Tourism, Honourable Rodney Sikumba, has officially bid farewell to the outgoing Emirates Airline Country Manager for Zambia, Mr. Omar Bushlaibi, who is set to assume a new posting in Zimbabwe. During a courtesy call, Mr. Bushlaibi expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Zambia for its unwavering support throughout his tenure.
Emirates SkyCargo adds Bangkok to its freighter network
Building on the airline’s significant network expansion across East and Southeast Asia, Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a weekly freighter to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Already operating the largest and most diversified route network of any non-Asian airline, the new freighter destination provides regional customers with more flexibility to move their goods worldwide, via Dubai. The cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline now serves 43 global destinations with its
Growthpoint Invests R8 Billion in Cape Winelands Airport Precinct to Drive Regional Growth
Growthpoint Properties Invests R8bn in Cape Winelands Airport Development, Creating 100,000 Jobs and a Sustainable Aviation Hub Growthpoint Properties has announced an initial R8 billion investment in the Cape Winelands Airport precinct, marking the start of a landmark partnership with RSA Aero to deliver a world-class aviation, hospitality, and industrial hub north of Cape Town. The privately owned airport, to be built on the site of the former Fisantekraal airfield,