Following six months of intense preparation, training and strict auditing, Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified, in addition to its existing IATA CEIV Pharma and IATA CEIV Live accreditations previously awarded to Challenge Airlines and Challenge Handling in Liège. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), around 1.3 million shipments of lithium batteries are transported by air annually. They also estimate that about 5% of air cargo shipments … [Read more...] about Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified
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Challenge Group names Petur Thor Gudjonsson as Technical Director at Challenge Technic
Challenge Group and its subsidiary, Challenge Technic, are pleased to announce the appointment of Petur Thor Gudjonsson as the new Technical Director at Challenge Technic in Reykjavik, Iceland. As its fleet continues to grow and its commitment to excellence deepens, Challenge Group is proud to welcome Petur, who brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in Line Maintenance, having worked with renowned industry leaders such as Air Atlanta, SO Tech, Wow Air, and GMT. His expertise spans … [Read more...] about Challenge Group names Petur Thor Gudjonsson as Technical Director at Challenge Technic
Challenge Group Signs MOU with China Henan Aviation Co., Ltd. at Air Cargo China
Challenge Group is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Henan Aviation Co., Ltd., the holding company owning CGO Airport, during a signing ceremony held yesterday at the Air Cargo China trade show. The MOU was signed on 25th June by Mr. Yossi Shoukroun, CEO of Challenge Group, and Mr. Liu Jianming, Vice President of China Henan Aviation Co. Ltd. At the presence of Hon.Sun Shougang, Executive Vice Governor of Henan Province and Mr. Offer Gilboa, … [Read more...] about Challenge Group Signs MOU with China Henan Aviation Co., Ltd. at Air Cargo China
Challenge Group appoints new operations chief
Challenge Group has elected David Canavan as chief operating officer (COO). Canavan comes with a proven track record of over 30 years of international experience in strategic planning, operational efficiency, supply chain management and logistics, having previously led various multinational teams and business units in senior management roles both in Europe and Asia at FedEx. In his new role, Canavan will be responsible for leading, planning, directing, coordinating, aligning … [Read more...] about Challenge Group appoints new operations chief
Challenge Group offers capacity from Türkiye
Challenge Group is set to start scheduled operations from Istanbul Airport to Liège Airport at the end of the month, which will provide an airlink from Türkiye to Belgium with further connections to the rest of Europe, the US and the Far East. Challenge Airlines will offer 240 tonnes of weekly capacity on two B747F flights each week starting 25 January. The inaugural freighter flight will see a mix of Türkiye’s main export products like garments, fabrics, and automotive parts from key … [Read more...] about Challenge Group offers capacity from Türkiye
Challenge Group flexes its aviation and air cargo expertise
With years of experience in air cargo and dedicated assets spanning the air cargo supply chain under its belt, Challenge Group is out to make a bold statement and rightfully so. Headed by CEO Yossi Shoukroun, the group is looking to contribute proactively and tangibly to the future of the industry as a member of TIACA. Challenge Group has more than four decades of cargo airline experience and almost 25 years in cargo handling. Operating out of Liege airport, it also provides extensive road … [Read more...] about Challenge Group flexes its aviation and air cargo expertise
