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NEWS DIGITAL

THE MIGHTY A380 RETURNS

TO MOSCOW

PCR tests are mandatory for all inbound and transit passengers
arriving to Dubai (and the UAE), including UAE citizens, residents
Emirates has resumed its A380 service to Moscow and tourists, irrespective of the country they are coming from.
Domodedovo Airport (DME) - serving market demand and offering Emirates customers who require a COVID-19 PCR test certificate
customers more travel options. prior to departure from Dubai, can make use of special rates at the
The A380 began operating the Dubai to Moscow route on 18 American Hospital and their satellite clinics across Dubai by simply
September. presenting their ticket or boarding pass. Emirates has committed
The Emirates A380 experience offers spacious and comfortable to cover COVID-19 related medical expenses, free of cost, should
cabins. The airline will gradually expand the deployment of this they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel while they are
popular aircraft in line with demand and operational approvals. away from home.
Flights can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents. The cover is immediately effective for customers flying on
Travelers can also enjoy enhanced connectivity via Emirates’ Emirates until 31 October 2020 (first flight to be completed on or
before 31 October 2020), and is valid for 31 days from the moment
codeshare partner in Russia, S7 Airlines - providing greater access they fly the first sector of their journey.
to a range of regional destinations.
Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures
DUBAI IS OPEN at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its
customers and employees on the ground and in the air, including
Customers can stop over or travel to Dubai as the city has re- the distribution of complimentary hygiene kits containing masks,
opened for international business and leisure visitors. COVID-19 gloves, hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes to all customers. Q

NEWS DIGITAL

QUICK-CHANGE CARGO SYSTEM

RVL’s flexibility, not only increasing our operation with RVL. It has seen extensive
overall freight capacity but also providing use since joining the fleet, moving business
A quick-change cargo system us with a cargo aircraft that is quicker and travellers, medical teams and engineering
developed by Aerospace Resources has has a greater range, as well as one better crews. RVL Group is based at the East
able to operate in poor weather,” said
been installed on a Beechcraft King Air David Lacy, head of business development. Midlands Airport cargo hub in the UK.
Operating and maintaining its own fleet
B200 that was acquired by RVL Group in “The Aerospace Resources conversion of 16 aircraft, RVL Group provides services
May 2020. system provides us with the flexibility to to a range of private and public-sector
The system facilitates conversion of the carry time-critical, high-value, low-volume clients and offers expertise in areas as
cabin from an eight-seat passenger layout goods – very much an expanding market diverse as aerial surveillance and survey,
to a configuration enabling the transport of – and afterwards rapidly return the King ad-hoc and long-term passenger and
up to 1,500 lb of cargo. The transformation Air to its standard eight-seat commuter cargo charter, temporary and permanent
is possible in under 60 minutes. configuration.” aircraft modifications and aerial spraying of
“The new system adds significantly to The new aircraft is the fourth King Air in pollution dispersants. Q

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