Are cargo companies ready to distribute a COVID vaccine?

Oct 7, 2020
Julian Sutch, head of Emirates SkyCargo's pharmaceutical division, believes carriers like his are up to the task of global vaccine distribution, but acknowledge there are plenty of challenges to overcome.
That task could prove to be a huge issue for private cargo companies, especially air cargo transporters, if a potential vaccine requires specific storage conditions like extreme cold.
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Drops in travel from the Middle East to U.S. hurt high-end markets

Apr 19, 2017
Emirates, the biggest airline in the Middle East, is cutting back on flights to the United States in five of its 12 destinations. The air carrier said demand has dropped steeply since President Trump’s restrictions on entry from Muslim-majority countries. And the ban of any electronic device bigger than a cell phone from certain Middle East […]

The challenges ahead for Emirates Airlines

Aug 13, 2015
Emirates is the new titleholder for the world’s longest airline route.