Cargolux has revealed plans to launch a joint venture airline in China to be based in Zhengzhou, focusing primarily on the transpacific along with the intra-Asia trade lane in an 80-20 focus, using an initial three B747 freighters, later expanding to five within three years. Cargolux president and chief executive Dirk Reich, speaking in Luxembourg at the welcoming ceremony for the European cargo airline's 13th of 14 B747-8Fs it has on order, said the new carrier, tentatively called 'Cargolux … [Read more...] about 13th B747-8F for Cargolux as it reveals ‘Cargolux China’ plans
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13th B747-8F for Cargolux as it reveals 'Cargolux China' plans
Cargolux has revealed plans to launch a joint venture airline in China to be based in Zhengzhou, focusing primarily on the transpacific along with the intra-Asia trade lane in an 80-20 focus, using an initial three B747 freighters, later expanding to five within three years. Cargolux president and chief executive Dirk Reich, speaking in Luxembourg at the welcoming ceremony for the European cargo airline's 13th of 14 B747-8Fs it has on order, said the new carrier, tentatively called 'Cargolux … [Read more...] about 13th B747-8F for Cargolux as it reveals 'Cargolux China' plans
Oman Air, Cargolux add second freighter to Chennai
Oman Air and Cargolux, who launched a strategic partnership in April 2015, will be introducing a second frequency to Chennai from 11 August 2015. The addition of Chennai to the Oman Air-Cargolux network is the cooperation’s latest step in expanding its air freight services from Oman to India. The cooperation was established to enable Oman Air and Cargolux to jointly access new freighter destinations and contribute to the development of Oman’s logistics hub. It will allow Cargolux to utilise … [Read more...] about Oman Air, Cargolux add second freighter to Chennai
Cargolux adds Turkmenbashi to its network
Cargolux has begun operating four weekly flights to Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan - two from Luxembourg and two from Hong Kong from 29 June. Turkmenbashi becomes Cargolux’s fifth destination in Central Asia, together with Baku, Novosibirsk, Almaty and Tbilisi. The new commercial Cargolux services connect Turkmenistan to the airline’s worldwide network of 90 destinations. Cargolux will also cooperate with Turkmenistan Airlines to enhance the number of cargo destinations … [Read more...] about Cargolux adds Turkmenbashi to its network
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Cargolux imposes ban on lithium ion batteries
Cargolux Airlines has announced a temporarily ban on the transport of lithium ion battery (UN3480) shipments starting on 1 May 2015. The decision comes after reviewing new information released by the FAA, Boeing and ICAO regarding the effectiveness of the on-board fire extinguishing systems in case of lithium ion battery fires and the temperatures that such fires can develop. This ban does not apply to lithium ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment (UN 3481). With this … [Read more...] about Cargolux imposes ban on lithium ion batteries