Emirates SkyCargo announces Milan–New York cargo flight

New cargo connection from Milan

In an announcement dated 10 November 2026, Emirates SkyCargo said it plans to launch a weekly cargo flight between Milan Malpensa (MXP) and New York JFK. The announced start date is 5 December 2026. The carrier expects capacity of approximately 100 tonnes per flight. Official announcement.

The announcement highlights pharmaceuticals, luxury goods and industrial components departing from Italy, and connections from New York to the Middle East and Asia via Dubai. The new flight should be regarded as a service that was still in the planning stage at the time of the announcement.

Checkpoints for shippers

We recommend that businesses considering shipments on this route confirm the flight day, cargo acceptance and final delivery scope in an up-to-date quotation. The announced total aircraft capacity does not mean that space has been reserved for a particular shipment. Packaging, temperature and destination acceptance conditions should also be checked, especially for sensitive products. When discussing suitability through air freight options, include pre-carriage and post-arrival delivery steps in the same plan.

Sources

Original news summary and translations: Avemes Editorial. Dates and conditions in the source announcement may change.

• Emirates SkyCargo introduces new freighter service connecting Milan with New York — Emirates SkyCargo; 2026-11-10.