Emirates takes jumbo message to world

Dubai - Two Emirates A380 jets will wear a special livery in support of United for Wildlife.

Two massive Emirates A380 jets will take to the skies this week, wearing special livery in support of United for Wildlife, a global collaboration that unites the efforts of the world's leading wildlife charities in the fight against illegal wildlife trade.
The Rt Hon The Lord Hague of Richmond, Chair of the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce, said: "We welcome the efforts and commitment made by Emirates airline to combat the illegal wildlife trade. This is more than just an environmental issue. The illegal wildlife trade is now recognised as a serious and organised transnational crime."
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: "Many animals, in particular African elephants, rhinos, tigers, and pangolins, are under extreme pressure because of an unprecedented spike in the illegal wildlife trade. The world is in a global poaching crisis, and everyone has to do their part to stop this, before it is too late. Emirates believes that the global transport industry, including airlines, can play a significant role to break the supply chain of illegal wildlife trade. And at Emirates, we are committing the resources to do our part."
Emirates' two A380s will initially operate flights to London (LHR) on November 2 and to Mauritius (MRU) on November 5 each wearing a different design featuring endangered wildlife. In addition to its two A380s literally "flying" the flag for the cause, Emirates will run regular feature stories about wildlife protection in its inflight magazines.

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