Emirates SkyCargo Plans Milan–New York Freighter Service
The carrier plans weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights from Milan Malpensa to New York JFK starting December 5, 2026.
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Emirates SkyCargo plans to add a weekly freighter service linking Milan Malpensa and New York JFK, with flights scheduled to begin on December 5, 2026. The company said the route will serve demand for export capacity from Northern Italy and Lombardy.
Key details
- The planned service will use a Boeing 777 freighter with 100-tonne capacity.
- Emirates SkyCargo reported Milan exports grew 13% year over year in financial year 2025/26, while its carried Italian goods exports rose 12%.
- The company said cargo exports from JFK and Newark Liberty increased 23% between financial years 2024/25 and 2025/26.
- Emirates SkyCargo also operates a weekly freighter service between Milan and Dubai World Central, connecting with destinations across its network.
Emirates SkyCargo plans to use a Boeing 777 freighter with 100-tonne capacity on the route.
Why it matters
The Milan–New York route would connect two markets where Emirates SkyCargo reported export growth. The carrier has also expanded its North American freighter network in 2026 with flights to Los Angeles and Dallas and more frequent service to Miami.
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