Emirates SkyCargo’s Rosie celebrates Onam

August 31, 2017: Emirates SkyCargo transported close to 2,200 tonnes of fruits and vegetables from India to the rest of the world in the first three weeks of August 2017, out of which close to 1,700 tonnes were air freighted to several destinations in the Middle East region, informed the airline in a press release. Emirates SkyCargo offers specialised transportation solutions for perishables including temperature and time sensitive fruits and vegetables.

Every year, Emirates SkyCargo transports significant volumes of perishables including bananas and banana leaves from Kerala to the Middle East during the run up to Onam- a festival celebrated by those living in the state of Kerala as well as by over a million Keralites living in the Middle East region.

The fruits and vegetables are used to prepare the traditional festive banquet called the ‘Onam Sadhya’.  Flowers brought in from India are also used in traditional ‘Onam Pookalams’ which are intricate and colourful floral arrangements and form an integral part of Onam festivities.

‘Rosie’, Emirates SkyCargo’s rose-liveried Boeing 777 freighter aircraft was also recently featured prominently in an initiative organised by Emirates SkyCargo to mark the South Indian festival of Onam. A special ‘Onam Pookalam’ was put together by staff at Emirates SkyCargo to underline how the air cargo carrier helps bring a taste of home to expatriates in the region.