Cargolux and Arthur Welter team up on hydrogen-powered trucking

Cargolux and Arthur Welter are proud to announce their collaboration on a hydrogen-powered truck project. The long-standing partners are working together on a two-year initial trial for a dedicated trucking service powered by hydrogen. The Arthur Welter vehicle will operate on behalf of Cargolux five times a week between Luxembourg and Frankfurt.

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Cargolux posts profit for 2023

The Cargolux Group (Cargolux) generated a positive net result for its 2023 financial year despite challenging market conditions, a reflection of the company’s agility in changing market conditions.

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Cargolux bans transport of disposable e-cigarettes

Cargolux has decided to ban the transport of disposable electronic cigarettes on all its flights, including those operated by Cargolux Italia. This measure comes in response to growing concern about the adverse effects of these products on both public health and the environment. Disposable e-cigarettes pose a significant risk to human health, particularly for younger generations, given their targeted marketing with attractive flavors. Additionally, these devices contain lithium batteries which, as they are not recyclable, become an environmental risk if not properly disposed of. Several countries have already imposed bans on these products in their territories.

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Securing offtake and investment – Norsk e-Fuel closes milestone agreements

Norsk e-Fuel is proud to announce major partnership milestones by closing significant agreements on offtake and investment. Two international airlines – Norwegian Air Shuttle and Cargolux Airlines International S.A. have committed to purchase fossil free aviation fuel. Norwegian will in addition join Norsk e-Fuel’s shareholder group, which will as of now be led by the existing shareholder and renowned engineering, procurement, and construction company Paul Wurth, a subsidiary of SMS group.

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Cargolux launches aerial firefighting unit

Cargolux is pleased to announce that it has launched a new business unit, Aquarius Aerial Firefighting (Aquarius AFF). This new venture marks a new chapter in Cargolux’ history.

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Luxcargo Handling S.A. to take over Luxair’s Ramp and Cargo Handling activities

Cargolux is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Luxcargo Handling S.A., LCH, has been awarded a license for ramp handling at Luxembourg airport. The decision was announced following a tender process for two ground handling licenses. This license also permits LCH, to handle third party airlines. LCH will take over Luxair’s ramp and warehouse handling operations at Luxembourg’s Findel airport.

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CWA update – an agreement has been reached

Cargolux, LCGB and OGBL are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached for the basis of a new CWA between all parties, including the four blocking points regarding a salary increase envelop of 5,5% commencing on 1st September 2023 until 31st August 2027 (including a revised salary scale for maintenance technical staff), an indexation protection and the Company’s policy regarding Working From Home.

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Cargolux inaugurates SAF at Luxembourg airport and operates carbon neutral flight to Zhengzhou in China

Luxembourg, 13 June 2023 – Cargolux became the first airline to uplift SAF at Luxembourg’s Findel airport, a significant milestone in the vital journey to decarbonization. Cargolux, lux-Airport, World Fuel Services and Neste, four future-driven partners joined forces to secure the first delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Luxembourg airport. The bio-based fuel was delivered to Luxembourg airport’s fuel farm via NATO’s Central European Pipeline System (CEPS).

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Media Release Low pass at LUX airport

Luxembourg, 20 May 2023 – Cargolux confirms that short after noon on Saturday 20th May, B747-8F LX-VCB declared an emergency in coming to land at Findel Airport.

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Incident at Luxembourg airport follow-up

Luxembourg, 17 May 2023 – Following the incident at Luxembourg airport on Sunday 14 May, involving one of its aircraft, Cargolux confirms that a full, independent investigation is underway by AET, the Administration of Technical Investigations, who is the relevant authority in Luxembourg.

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Incident at Luxembourg airport

Luxembourg, 14 May 2023 – Cargolux would like to confirm that one of its aircraft, B747-400F bearing registration mark LX-OCV, suffered a significant landing incident at Luxembourg airport on Sunday evening at 18:52.

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