Emirates SkyCargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, the leading air cargo airline in Africa “to explore ways to boost global trade to and from the continent.” The partnership according to Emirates SkyCargo, “underscores the growing prominence of Africa as a competitive player in world trade.” Both airlines bring particular experience in handling sensitive cargo, such as …
Ethiopian, Astral Aviation, Others Commit To UNICEF’s Historic Transporting Of COVID-19 Vaccines Worldwide
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched the Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative. Under this landmark initiative, two African airlines, Ethiopian and Astral Aviation, as well as seven other global airlines are signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritization of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. …
Emirates SkyCargo’s Global Network Grows To 75 Destinations
Expansion Emirates SkyCargo says it has expanded its weekly scheduled cargo flight operations to cover 75 destinations across six continents. Through its wider reach, Emirates SkyCargo is able to transport essential commodities and other urgently needed cargo more rapidly across the world, allowing exporters and importers across markets to benefit from direct access to wide-body cargo capacity. Some of …



