World Airways to operate Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Emirates SkyCargo

Under the agreement, World will provide scheduled services linking Dubai with Frankfurt and Sao Paulo twice a week, with an additional weekly round-trip flight between Dubai and Frankfurt.

Brian Bauer, World Airways' chief commercial officer, said: “World Airways is proud to provide Emirates with our newest Boeing 747-400 freighter service on this important trade lane.”

Ram Menen, Emirates divisional senior vice president cargo said: “Since Emirates SkyCargo commenced our twice weekly freighter services to Sao Paulo six months ago, we have facilitated the growth in trade between South America and the Middle East. This latest addition to our modern fleet will enable this trade to continue to flourish.”

World Airways was founded in 1948 and is based in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA, specialising in providing ACMI solutions using B747-400 and MD-11 freighter and passenger aircraft.