Emirates SkyCargo transported 1.25 million tonnes of cargo in the first six months of the year, up by 4% compared to the same period last year. However, cargo yields decreased by 6% due to softening demand in some market segments amidst tariff concerns.
Emirates SkyCargo added capacity from 3 new Boeing 777 freighters delivered. In April, the cargo division launched Emirates Courier Express, a product that leverages the power of the airline’s global network to provide door-to-door express shipping services for businesses.
“Customer demand for Emirates SkyCargo’s specialised products and excellent network of freighter and bellyhold cargo operations remained steady,” reads the release. Emirates airline “Cementing its position as the world’s most profitable airline for the half-year reporting period,”
Emirates aircraft turns increased by 15%
Emirates Group Meanwhile, on the Group level, it announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion ($ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period.
“Across its operations, the number of aircraft turns handled by dnata increased by 15% to 450,903, bolstered by its newly launched operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport, and it recorded 1.59 million tonnes of cargo handled, up by 3% due to additional cargo handling driven by its UAE operations,” the release added.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, said, “The Group has once again delivered an outstanding performance, surpassing our half-year results of last year to achieve a new record profit for H1 2025-26.
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