Emirates SkyCargo launches services to Nagoya

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Sarah Shaughnessy, Corporate Communications,
Tel: (+9714) 203.3975, Mob: (+97150) 867.0339;
visit: www.emirates.com

About Emirates SkyCargo

Emirates' 93-strong fleet, which includes 83 wide-bodied passenger jets is one of the youngest in the skies. Emirates SkyCargo's fleet includes nine freighters (three A310-300Fs, five Boeing 747-400Fs and one 747-200F) and now serves 83 destinations in 57 countries in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Far East.

In the financial year 2005-06, Emirates SkyCargo set a new record with over one million tonnes of cargo carried, up more than 180,000 tonnes, or 21.5 per cent from last year's 838,400 tonnes - reflecting strong growth from across the network. The cargo division's revenue of Dhs 4.5 billion ($1.2 billion) was Dhs 1 billion ($274 million) or 29.2 per cent higher than the year before, and contributed 21.2 per cent to the airline's transport revenue.

During the year, four freighter aircraft - one Boeing 747-400F and three A310-300Fs - were added to the fleet. Scheduled freighters now operate to more than 25 destinations.

In 2006, the carrier has already won a clutch of awards: 'Best Cargo Airline to the Middle East' (18th year running), 'Best Cargo Airline to the Far East' (2nd year running), and 'Best Cargo Airline to Australia', at the prestigious Cargo Airline of the Year Awards 2006 from Air Cargo News. It was also named top carrier on the German market in the Aircargo Performance Study and secured 'Best Air Cargo Carrier - Middle East' (4th year running) at the Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) from Cargo News Asia. In 2005, the carrier also secured an award for 'Best Cargo Airline to the Indian subcontinent' (8th year) at the Cargo Airline of the Year Awards from Air Cargo News and the 'Air Cargo Carrier of the Year' from IFW, UK, (2nd year running).

Emirates SkyCargo's Priority Service assures on-time delivery throughout the world, while the extensive trucking and off-line partner networks ensure comprehensive coverage where customers need it most. SkyChain, the one-stop web shop with many value-added features, enables customers to obtain information as well as transact business online.