Emirates SkyCargo plans to formalize and develop its existing engine transportation business as it moves powerplants between airlines and MRO houses.
The freight division of Emirates Airline has launched Aircraft Engines, which sits under a new vertical within the company, Aerospace and Engineering.
The division’s freighters already carry several hundred aircraft engines a year across its network.
“Moving highly specialized items is always an exciting challenge, and, having significantly invested in building world-class infrastructure across our network, it’s a challenge that we are ready to meet,” Emirates SkyCargo divisional SVP Badr Abbas said June 4. “Harnessing the technical expertise of our team, our proprietary and innovative technology, and fit-for-purpose infrastructure, we liaised closely with various stakeholders to develop Aircraft Engines and a dedicated product vertical.”
Working with external consultants including manufacturers and operators, SkyCargo said it has optimized existing processes to create a dedicated solution for the global movement of engines.
Certified loadmasters supervise the engines’ loading, securing and unloading, managing the transfer end-to-end with specialized handling techniques, checklists and equipment such as shock-absorbing transport dollies.
Meanwhile, Emirates control tower team monitors shipments to ensure they are delivered as promised, while additional track and trace devices can be added to the booking for real-time updates throughout the powerplant’s journey.
Aircraft Engines shipments carry the highest loading priority, to minimize ground time of its customers’ aircraft operations. To back this up, a team of experts in cities across the airline’s network is available to provide consultation services and support via a dedicated hotline and email address.
The new Aerospace and Engineering vertical is designed for customers within the aviation, engineering, defense and space sectors, such as commercial aviation companies, aircraft manufacturers and parts suppliers transporting components and engines; manufacturers producing satellites and other space technology; and governments requiring security for specialized shipments.
In addition to Aircraft Engines, the vertical includes Emirates AOG (aircraft on ground), which expedites time-critical aircraft parts. Emirates SkyCargo already moves multiple shipments of aircraft components daily, and says that it has recently enhanced its offering, introducing new and more distinctive “Must Go” bags stamped with “CARGO” to ensure the highest level of speed and service for customers.
Additional subcategories under aerospace and engineering are in development, the airline said.
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