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NewsCargolux firms order for 10 777-8 Freighters
Luxembourg freighter specialist Cargolux Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 777-8 Freighters, finalising an agreement disclosed by the companies at July’s Farnborough air show.
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Profitable Cargolux foresees continued capacity strain on trade
Cargolux has generated a full-year pre-tax profit of $1.7 billion for 2021, but it warning that global trade is likely to suffer from the effects of the pandemic and the geopolitical situation in Ukraine. Pressure on supply chains will continue, the Luxembourg-based freight carrier states, with border restrictions still in ...
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Airlines have ample capacity for vaccine transport: Cargolux chief
Concerns about a lack of air cargo capacity for the global distribution of Covid-19 vaccines – even those requiring the maintenance of extremely cold temperatures during transit – are unfounded, in the view of Cargolux chief executive Richard Forson.
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Cargolux looking ‘very closely’ at 777-300ER freighter conversion
Cargolux is examining the Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion as a potential candidate to meet its future fleet requirements, according to the airline’s chief executive Richard Forson.
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Cargolux paints surgical mask on nose door of Boeing 747-8F
The paint scheme is intended to highlight the ”airline’s commitment to the fight against Covid-19”.
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Air freight executives see subdued 2020 before rebound
The cargo freight market is likely to remain weak this year, industry leaders believe, as it remains hampered by overcapacity and weak growth in several regions around the world.
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Helicopter fuel leak put 747-8F at risk of explosion
Failure to defuel a helicopter before it was shipped on board a Cargolux Boeing 747-8F resulted in a serious leak of more than 250kg of fuel, presenting a substantial risk of explosion and badly contaminating the jet’s interior.
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Cargolux identifies two more African destinations
Specialist freight operator Cargolux is to introduce services to two African cities, Lubumbashi and Douala.
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Cargolux bans lithium-ion batteries after fire analysis
Freight operator Cargolux is preparing to suspend transport of lithium-ion battery consignments in light of recent re-assessment of the potential hazards they pose.
