Al Rais Cargo was a cargo airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1983 and its main base was Dubai International Airport.[1]
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Founded | 1983 | ||||||
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Ceased operations | 2008 | ||||||
Hubs | Dubai International Airport | ||||||
Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ||||||
Key people | Abdul Rahman Mohammed Taher (Managing Director) Jassim Ahmed Al Rais (Director) | ||||||
Website | www |
Al Rais Cargo launched its airline division in 2004 with an investment of $9 million with a fleet of two Boeing 727-200F's. Its first flight commenced on 1 December 2004 to Tehran, Iran with 20 tonnes of cargo.[2]
The airline ceased operations in 2008.
Al Rais Cargo operated the following aircraft (at March 2007):[1][3]
Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
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Boeing 727-200F | 2 | 2004 | 2008 | Both went to Payam Air |