Emirates to launch Milan–New York freighter service from December 5

Dubai: Emirates’ cargo transportation wing SkyCargo will launch a new weekly freighter service connecting Milan with New York from 5 December 2026, strengthening air cargo connectivity between Northern Italy and the United States.

The service will provide direct export connectivity for businesses in Italy, particularly the Lombardy region, while offering greater cargo connections for businesses across Greater New York and the Northeastern United States.

Operated by a Boeing 777-F aircraft, the new service will offer around 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight, catering to growing demand for export capacity from Northern Italy.

The launch follows Emirates SkyCargo’s introduction of freighter services to Los Angeles and Dallas in 2026, alongside increased frequencies to Miami, further strengthening its North American network.

Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its freighter fleet with eight aircraft deliveries in 2026, comprising seven new Boeing 777-F freighters and one converted Boeing 777-300ER. This expansion helped grow its freighter network from over 40 destinations in March to more than 60 by July 2026.