Boeing and Cargolux last week finalized an order of 10 777-8 freighters with options for six additional planes, a deal previously announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. Cargolux earlier said Boeing’s freighter was the airline’s choice as the replacement for its 747-400 freighter fleet. The order, which was previously listed as unidentified on the aircraft manufacturer’s orders & deliveries website, now underlines the carrier’s long-term sustainability. Launched in … [Read more...] about Cargolux firms up order for Boeing’s new freighter
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Cargolux selects 777-8 freighter as future workhorse
Europe's largest all-cargo airline Cargolux has selected the 777-8 freighter as the preferred aircraft to replace its 747-400 fleet, the company announced at the Farnborough International Airshow last week. Boeing, which launched the newest widebody freighter model in January, said it has booked more than 50 orders for the 777-8 freighter model, which it insists offers the highest payload and the lowest fuel use, emissions and operating cost per tonne of any large freighter. Cargolux is … [Read more...] about Cargolux selects 777-8 freighter as future workhorse
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal covers 800,000 liters as part of the airline’s SAF program and is expected to reduce Bolloré Logistics’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 2,200 tonnes. Pierre Houé, deputy COO of Bolloré Logistics, said SAF is a ‘key solution to decarbonize transportation and reach the forwarder’s carbon reduction targets. It pledged to cut 30 percent, compared to 2019, … [Read more...] about Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
PLA Global Wrap: Week 17
In this week's PLA Global Wrap, we feature P&W and Air New Zealand's MRO joint venture as it celebrated its 20-year anniversary. We also have the latest on DB Schenker's new fleet of electric vehicles, Bolloré Logistics' planned construction of its largest pharma hub in Europe, and other industry updates from Cargolux, Dachser, and American Airlines for week 17's B2B recap . Oslo/Frankfurt: DB Schenker to deliver carbon-free in Norway DB Schenker announced an ambitious goal of … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 17
Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
The UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative has been formed with the world’s leading airlines to secure the transport of Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies around the globe. These chosen carriers have signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The airfreight initiative supports the COVAX Facility's efforts to ensure that countries have fair … [Read more...] about Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
Cargolux launches weekly Luxembourg-Shenzhen flights
Cargolux has launched a new frequency to Shenzhen, the airline’s 6th destination in mainland China. The latest addition to the cargo carrier's extensive network comes as the airline tries to meet growing customer requirements whilst also exploring additional market opportunities. The weekly cargo flight is routed Luxembourg-Bangkok-Shenzhen before returning westbound to Luxembourg via Bangkok with an additional stopover in Budapest. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is … [Read more...] about Cargolux launches weekly Luxembourg-Shenzhen flights
