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FRANKFURT, Germany, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New Connection with Air China to Chengdu, China - Freighter Services to 78 Destinations in 40 Nations FRA/rap> The new Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Summer Timetable 2013 - which goes into effect on Sunday, March 31 - will feature 107 airlines offering passenger flights to 295 destinations in 107 countries per week. A total of 4,790 flight departures (passenger and cargo flights) will be offered per week via FRA....

Airlines and airports honored at the Air Cargo Excellence Awards Ceremony in Doha, Qatar ROSWELL, Georgia, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Cargo World, the global news authority on airfreight logistics, has unveiled the findings of its ninth annual Air Cargo Excellence (ACE) Survey, which measures carriers and airports on specific criteria and ranks them to identify above or below average performance. The findings were revealed today at the Air Cargo Excellence...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, launched its daily non-stop service from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dubai (DXB) today. It is the seventh gateway for Emirates in the United States, and the twelfth new route to join the airline's international network in 2012. "Emirates offers important new choice, competition and a higher level of internationally recognized service to the Washington, DC...

NEW YORK, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates Airline is set to become the first airline in the world to serve a U.S. city with a second-daily A380 service. Having been the first airline to offer an A380 commercial service to the U.S. in 2008, Emirates will increase the capacity on one of its daily flights from Dubai to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), starting January 1, 2013. The service, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will be replaced...

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Saab Sensis Corporation, a subsidiary of defense and security company Saab, has achieved operational status from the Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) for its surface multilateration system at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The system is providing DANS air traffic controllers with comprehensive, precise surveillance of aircraft operating on the surface of the 13th busiest airport in the world for increased safety and...

DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates SkyCargo, the Dubai-based air freight division of Emirates, has been voted Cargo Airline of the Year and - for the 24th consecutive year - it was also named Best Middle East Cargo Airline. The carrier, which was also named Best African Cargo Airline, received the accolades at the prestigious Cargo Airline...

DUBAI, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has transported more than 25,000 tonnes over the past year on the burgeoning trade lanes between South America and points across its global network. Operating to more than 120 destinations, Emirates SkyCargo has been connecting businesses to more and more international trade opportunities after strengthening its commitment to the...

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates has announced it will enhance the world-class culinary experience in its airport lounges across Australia, with the introduction of gourmet dishes specially designed by the executive chef of the globally acclaimed luxury property, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. The uniquely Australian dishes from the luxury Blue Mountains resort [http://www.wolganvalley.com/wolgan-valley/en/resort ] will now be available in lounges...

SEATTLE, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates Airline launched the first direct flight between the Middle East and the Pacific Northwest today, as its inaugural service from Dubai departed for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. With two dynamic and fast-growing regions now more closely linked, Emirates' Seattle service will generate a host of economic benefits; from boosting imports and exports to creating new markets for business and tourism. Emirates' recent order for an...

DUBAI, UAE, February 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, is expanding its North American operation, increasing trade opportunities between U.S. businesses and its global network. After the launch of daily passenger service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) International airports from 2nd February and 1st March respectively, Emirates SkyCargo will connect...