Despite what it described as a difficult overall market situation, Cargolux Airlines International S.A. ended 2014 on a positive note. "While the industry continued to suffer from overcapacity and noticeable pressure on yields, Cargolux benefited from a very strong last quarter in 2014. Combined with a rapidly declining oil price, the airline achieved record levels of block hours and tonnages while enjoying a welcome increase in yields,” it said. This enabled Cargolux to complete the … [Read more...] about Cargolux posts upbeat 2014 results
Dirk Reich
Cargolux starts direct Bahrain flights
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently welcomed Cargolux Airlines into the Kingdom of Bahrain. Marking its first landing at Bahrain International Airport on 5th March 2015, this new entrant marks BIA’s 15th cargo airline and signifies a remarkable new addition to the airport’s expanding portfolio. In celebration of this milestone event, an inauguration ceremony was held at BIA on the day in attendance of … [Read more...] about Cargolux starts direct Bahrain flights
Cargolux operates 747-8F flights to Manaus
Cargolux introduces its advanced Boeing 747-8 freighter on its regular cargo services to Manaus and becomes the first airline worldwide to operate the aircraft to the Brazilian airport. Cargolux offers fast air cargo services to Manaus since 2012 and operated its first 747-8F flight to Brazil in June 2013 after the Luxembourg carrier’s quest for clearance and approval of Brazilian airports for 747-8 operations was given the green light by the Brazilian authorities. “Our new … [Read more...] about Cargolux operates 747-8F flights to Manaus
Cargolux celebrates first 10K t cargo to Zhengzhou
Barely five months after the start-up of air freight services between Luxembourg and Zhengzhou, Cargolux celebrated the first 10,000 tonnes of freight carried between the two hubs. The flight carrying the 10,000th tonne left Luxembourg last Saturday after a ceremony attended, amongst others, by Francois Bausch, Luxembourg’s Minister of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure as well as Paul Helminger, chairman of the Board of Directors of Cargolux, and Dirk Reich, Cargolux president … [Read more...] about Cargolux celebrates first 10K t cargo to Zhengzhou
Van der Weide joins Cargolux
Cargolux Airlines International has announced the appointment of Niek van der Weide as its new executive vice president for sales & marketing. Van der Weide, who fills the vacant position of Robert van de Weg, is also a member of Cargolux’s executive committee. Niek van der Weide brings over 30 years of valuable experience in the aviation industry to his new role at Cargolux. Since 1972, he has worked for Martinair Holland, Lan Chile Cargo, European Cargo Services. His most recent … [Read more...] about Van der Weide joins Cargolux
Cargolux accepts its 11th B747-8F
Cargolux Airlines International S.A. welcomed its 11th B747-8 freighter. The latest addition to the airlines growing 747-8F fleet is registered LX-VCJ and named "City of Zhengzhou" in honor of Cargolux's partnership with its Chinese shareholder HNCA and its recently established Chinese hub in Zhengzhou. “Our new City of Zhengzhou will help us to strengthen our services between Luxembourg and the province of Henan,” says Dirk Reich, Cargolux president and CEO. “In addition … [Read more...] about Cargolux accepts its 11th B747-8F