Emirates SkyCargo is to launch a weekly freighter service between Milan and New York (JFK) on 5 December. Operated by a Boeing 777-F aircraft, it offers around 100 tonnes of capacity per flight.
It will provide direct connections for exporters, particularly the Lombardy region to New York, the largest air cargo export destination for Italian goods and on the return leg more export connections to the Middle East and Asia via Dubai from the New York region.
Emirates SkyCargo also operates a once weekly freighter flight between Milan and Dubai World Central. Earlier in 2026, the carrier launched freighter flights between Dubai and Los Angeles and Dallas and increased frequency to Miami.
Key export commodities that move by air from Milan include pharmaceuticals, vaccines and clinical trial medication, luxury goods and fashion items, industrial equipment and machine parts, high-end automotives, fresh produce and specialty food products.
Divisional senior vice president, Badr Abbas, said: “Milan is a key air cargo gateway for Italy and Europe where Emirates SkyCargo currently offers over 500 tonnes of weekly export capacity to global markets, including over 100 tonnes weekly bellyhold capacity on our passenger flights to New York. The new freighter service adds important maindeck capacity on a vital trade corridor offering exporters greater access, flexibility and reliability when serving customers in the US.
“Exports from the Greater New York region have seen strong growth, reflecting robust demand for reliable access to international markets. By combining enhanced freighter capacity with our extensive network of freighter and passenger services through Dubai, we are enhancing connectivity for pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, perishables and machinery from the US, while creating faster links to destinations across the Middle East, Asia and beyond.”
