Emirates SkyCargo has introduced an aerospace and engineering vertical that will provide dedicated solutions for the carriage of aircraft engines.
With the launch of aerospace and engineering, Emirates SkyCargo aims to provide tailored logistics and transport solutions to a sector that demands high precision, specialised handling and speed.
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 governments requiring ultimate security for specialised shipments.
It encompasses Emirates AOG (aircraft on ground) solutions that expedites time-critical aircraft parts. Additional subcategories under aerospace and engineering are already in development.
The ‘aircraft engines’ product provides customers with global consultation, refreshed operations and optimised booking processes. 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.
“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.”
Emirates SkyCargo added that it is already well-versed in handling aircraft engines, averaging hundreds of shipments every year across its global network.
