Archive: Media releases 2020

  • Cargolux recognized “Best Developing Freighter Operator 2019” by Budapest airport

    Cargolux is honored to have received the “Best Developing Freighter Operator 2019” at the annual Budapest airport award ceremony.

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  • Cargolux pledges against plastic

    Cargolux Airlines is pleased to announce the signature of IMS Luxembourg’s Zero Single-Use plastic pledge, a formal commitment to eliminate single-use plastic within the company by the end of the year. This is an important milestone for the company’s corporate responsibility program and its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • Cargolux donates medical supplies to Zhengzhou

    Cargolux, in coordination with the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, will dispatch a total of 75,000 face masks and 44,000 sanitary wipes on its flight to Zhengzhou (CGO), this Saturday. These products are intended for distribution amongst the airline’s business partners in CGO as a mark of support in these challenging times.

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  • Cargolux celebrates 50 years of success

    Today marks a remarkable milestone for Cargolux as the all-cargo carrier celebrates its 50th anniversary. Exactly half a century ago, Luxembourg’s national carrier Luxair, Iceland's national carrier Loftleiðir, the Swedish shipping company Salén and some private investors, founded Cargolux. With a single aircraft and a handful of employees, these ambitious investors created what was to become one of the world’s leading all-cargo carriers. Since its inception, Cargolux has lived up to its now famous slogan ‘You name it, we fly it’ – the embodiment of the Cargolux spirit.

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  • Cargolux financial results for 2019

    After 2 years of exceptional growth, the industry once again entered turbulent times in 2019. On the eve of its 50th anniversary, in a challenging climate marked by a global economic slowdown, overcapacity and low yields, Cargolux still managed to outperform the industry average and close the year with a profit. The Cargolux Group (Cargolux) generated a positive net result of USD 20.2 million with an EBIT margin of 5.1% - despite unfavorable and volatile market conditions - a reflection of the company’s solid business strategy. At year-end, Cargolux’ Balance Sheet reflected stable financial ratios compared to the previous year and a further improvement in its cash position versus 2018.

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  • Cargolux and Unilode further extend partnership

    Cargolux Airlines International and Unilode Aviation Solutions are proud to announce they have further extended their partnership. This new agreement broadens the scope of cooperation to ensure air cargo customers have access to premium transport and handling solutions to match their requirements.

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  • Cargolux welcomes retro-branded aircraft

    One of Cargolux’s 747-400ERF freighters, LX-NCL, will be welcomed home to Luxembourg today sporting a brand-new retro livery. The aircraft is expected to land in the Grand Duchy at 16:45 local time. Its unique design celebrates the airline’s 50 years of existence; combining a vintage visual with the iconic lines of the jumbo jet. This duality perfectly depicts Cargolux; rooted in its pioneering history while remaining resolutely geared towards the future.

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  • Cargolux flies aid to Beirut

    Cargolux has provided Free of Charge (FOC) transport for medical relief material destined to medical personnel in Beirut, Lebanon, following the explosion that devasted the city earlier this month.

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  • LX-VCF welcomed home to Luxembourg

    On Thursday, Cargolux welcomed home its freighter LX-VCF that now sports a surgical facemask on its iconic nose as it received a brand-new paint job following a scheduled maintenance check in Taipei.

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  • Cargolux adds Shenzhen to its global network

    Cargolux is pleased to announce the launch of a new frequency to Shenzhen, China. The weekly frequency is routed Luxembourg-Bangkok-Shenzhen before returning westbound to Luxembourg via Bangkok with an additional stopover in Budapest.

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  • DB Schenker and Cargolux start weekly Indiana charter to support increased demand for pharma shipments

    Essen/Luxembourg, December 23, 2020 – DB Schenker and Cargolux announce a new full charter cargo connection between Luxembourg and Indianapolis, USA, starting in January 2021. With this new agreement both partners expand their well-established 15 year-long partnership. Cargolux’s initial service between its home base in Luxembourg and the Indiana capital was inaugurated in 2005 to support DB Schenker’s business in the region. The successful collaboration has grown over the years and is now cemented through this charter solution.

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