Emirates flight to Bangalore to boost cargo capacity

Bangalore, Oct 24 (UNI) Emirates Airline's new passenger service to the city, commencing on October 29, will give a fillip to cargo sector, providing 20 additional tonnes of cargo capacity in both directions.

Emirates, in a release here today, said the new service, operated on both the A330-200 and Boeing 777-200 aircraft, would give Emirates a full eight, non-stop, direct weekly frequencies in addition to its existing weekly cargo flight.

Typical exports from Bangalore, including computer equipment and garments, would continue to constitute a large proportion of freight out of the city, while shipments into Bangalore were expected to include growing quantities of consumer goods and personal effects.

''Bangalore is a key destination for Emirates SkyCargo and we have noted increasing demand for capacity over the recent years,'' Mr Ram Menen, emirates Divisional Senior Vice-President, (Cargo) said.

The expansion of cargo services to Bangalore coincided with Emirates SkyCargo's recent major fleet expansion announcements.

Recently, the carrier had signed a contract for ten Boeing 747-8Fs worth 2.8 billion dollars and announced a commitment to purchase rights for ten additional 747-8Fs. The contract signing for the ten Boeing 747-8Fs was announced at the Farnborough Air Show earlier this year.

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