Emirates SkyCargo will launch a new weekly freighter service connecting Milan (MXP) and New York (JFK) from 5 December 2026, strengthening air cargo connectivity between Italy and the United States.
Operated by a Boeing 777-F aircraft, the service will offer approximately 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight, providing additional export opportunities for businesses in Northern Italy and the Lombardy region, while enabling US exporters to access markets across the Middle East and Asia through Dubai.
The new service comes amid strong cargo growth, with Emirates SkyCargo reporting a 13% increase in exports from Milan in FY2025-26. Exports from JFK and Newark (EWR) also grew by 23% during the same period.
Key commodities include pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, perishables, e-commerce shipments, luxury goods, fashion, machinery and industrial components.
The launch further strengthens Emirates SkyCargo’s North American network, following the introduction of freighter services to Los Angeles and Dallas and increased frequencies to Miami in 2026.