Emirates SkyCargo, the air freight division of Dubai-based Emirates, is adding two additional Boeing 747-400F freighters to its fleet to meet soaring demand. The additional pair of widebody freighters will form part of the company’s newly expanded fleet which is expected to reach 21 dedicated cargo-only aircraft by the end of 2026.

Throughout 2024, the demand for Emirates SkyCargo’s services portfolio, along with its extensive global network and dedicated all-widebody aircraft fleet continued to grow at an unprecedented speed. The addition of the two wet-leased 747-400Fs, sourced from airfreight specialist carrier Compass Air Cargo, brings the carrier’s total main deck capacity for January 2025 to a level that is 15% higher than the same month in 2024.

According to a company statement, the investment in the additional two aircraft will “enable the airline to unlock immediate capacity to cater to customer demand, while the partners discuss avenues for further expansion of the collaboration.” The multi-year lease for the Boeing 747-400Fs fits in nicely with Emirates SkyCargo’s leasing strategy which sees leased-in aircraft complement its owned fleet.

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