Emirates SkyCaro takes off with new aerospace and engineering division

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, announced Tuesday the launch of a new dedicated vertical called ‘Aerospace and Engineering.’

The move was spearheaded by introducing “Aircraft Engines,” a fit-for-purpose solution for transporting critical and high-value aviation parts.

Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, said, “Moving highly specialised items is always an exciting challenge, and, having significantly invested in building world-class infrastructure across our network, it’s a challenge that we are ready to meet.”

Abbas added. “Harnessing the technical expertise of our team, our proprietary and innovative technology and fit-for-purpose infrastructure, we liaised closely with various stakeholders to develop Aircraft Engines and a dedicated product vertical to ensure we were able to cater to such valuable and technical cargo at every touchpoint."

How will Aircraft Engines work?

Calling it a feat of modern engineering, the ‘Aircraft Engines’ service offers global consultation, enhanced operations, and streamlined booking, ensuring expert handling of these delicate items. Certified loadmasters supervise every step, utilising specialised equipment and techniques. Speed is a priority, with these shipments receiving the highest loading preference and a dedicated team available for immediate support.

Emirates said a team of experts in key cities across the airline’s vast global network will be available to provide consultation services and support via a dedicated hotline and email address, providing direct and efficient communication, resulting in significantly faster responses to queries.  

New vertical

By introducing the aerospace and engineering vertical, Emirates SkyCargo said it aims to provide tailored logistics and transport solutions to a sector that demands high precision and specialised handling. The airline confirmed that additional subcategories under Aerospace and Engineering are already being developed.

The vertical is designed for a targeted customer base in aviation, engineering, defence and space, such as commercial aviation companies, aircraft manufacturers and parts suppliers transporting components and engines; manufacturers producing satellites and other space technology; engineers leading the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge technologies in propulsion, avionics and materials science; and finally, governments requiring ultimate security for specialised shipments.

In addition to Aircraft Engines, the vertical includes Emirates AOG (Aircraft on Ground), which expedites time-critical aircraft parts.

Emirates SkyCargo already moves multiple shipments of aircraft parts daily and has recently enhanced this offering, introducing new and even more distinctive ‘Must Go’ bags stamped with ‘CARGO’ to ensure the highest speed and service for global customers.

Emirates SkyCargo already moves aircraft engines across its global network, averaging hundreds of shipments every year. The airline has also been involved in historic aerospace movements, including the KhalifaSat, the first satellite developed and built by Emirati engineers in the UAE at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), which flew from Dubai to South Korea. Emirates SkyCargo recently moved nanosatellites from Paris to Auckland before launching into orbit to provide global Internet of Things connectivity. “This experience has been instrumental in developing the dedicated product and vertical,” the airline explained.