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Fourth freighter for Cargolux

Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline Cargolux took delivery of its fourth Boeing 747-8 Freighter at the aircraft manufacturer’s delivery center in Everett on 24 May. After a short ferry flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport the aircraft went into revenue service on the same day with the flight continuing to Los Angeles prior to joining the Cargolux fleet in Luxembourg. It is one of a 13-strong order for the carrier. It is also the first 747-8F ... [+]

Cargolux to start Chongqing services

Cargolux is to launch twice weekly scheduled flights to Chongqing from mid-May. The inaugural service operates on 14 May from Luxembourg via Doha and Sharjah to arrive at Chongqing’s Jianbai International Airport in the late evening of 15 May. The aircraft will return to Luxembourg via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and ... [+]

Losses at Cargolux

All-cargo carrier Cargolux – 35% owned by since June last year - made a net loss of US$ 18.3 million compared to a US$ 59.8 million profit in 2010. Chairman Albert Wildgen said it was difficult to pinpoint one specific reason. Factors included excess capacity in the market, steadily ... [+]

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