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Gollog and Emirates SkyCargo Sign Cargo Transportation Partnership

Posted on: Monday, 14 July 2008, 18:00 CDT

SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. , the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. ("GTA") and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. ("VRG"), announces that its cargo transport unit, Gollog, has signed a partnership with Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, to transport cargo to all destinations operated by the two companies.

Under the agreement, Gollog will use GTA and VRG aircraft to transport cargo originating in any of the 59 destinations in Brazil and South America served by either airline and deliver it to Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo. Upon arrival at Guarulhos, the cargo will be transferred to an Emirates' aircraft for shipment to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. From Dubai, Emirates will then distribute the cargo to one of its more than 101 destinations in 62 countries, where it will then be delivered to its final destination. Alternatively, cargo shipped to Sao Paulo via Emirates SkyCargo will be transferred to GTA and VRG aircraft and transported to its final destination through GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes' domestic and international route network.

"It is a privilege for GOL, through GOLLOG, to have been chosen to transport Emirate's cargo. This partnership demonstrates our team's ability to meet new market demands, in addition to providing our customers with an additional alternative," says Tarcisio Gargioni, GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes' vice-president, marketing and services. "By working together, we hope to increase the commercial relations between South America, the Middle East and Asia, which will also benefit export."

Emirates SkyCargo operates seven weekly frequencies between Sao Paulo and Dubai. According to the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Brazilian exports transported by air to Arab countries have increased approximately 60% since the company entered the market, increasing from 2,200 to 3,400 tons.

CONTACT: (5511) 3169-6800 ri@golnaweb.com.br http://www.voegol.com.br/ir About GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. is the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. GTA offers over 640 daily flights to 56 destinations connecting the most important cities in Brazil as well as the main destinations in South America. VRG offers over 120 daily flights to 14 destinations in Brazil.

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.

CONTACT: GOL, +011-5511-3169-6800, ri@golnaweb.com.br

Web site: http://www.voegol.com.br/ir

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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