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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 was a cargo airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1983 and its main base was Dubai International Airport. [1]
Al Rais Cargo launched it's airline division in 2004 with an investment of $9 million dollars 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 727-200F | 2 | 2004 | 2008 | Both went to Payam Air |
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