Emirates SkyCargo transports Orbitworks’ Altair-1

Emirates SkyCargo has completed the transport of Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabledearth observation satellite. Part of Orbitworks’ Altair constellation, the movement of the satellite highilghts a landmark achievement in the UAE’s vision to become a global leader in space and advanced technologies. Altair-1 was flown on an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft from Dubai (DWC) airport to Los Angeles (LAX) ahead of its scheduled launch in October 2026.