All Cargolux articles – Page 11

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    Cargolux resolves contractual issues

    2011-10-12T00:00:00Z

    October 12 - Cargolux announced today that the delivery of the first two Boeing 747-8 Freighters initially scheduled for 19 and 21 September is proceeding on 12 and 13 October 2011 following the resolution of contractual issues between Boeing, GE and Carg

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    New chairman takes helm at Cargolux as CFO steps down

    2011-09-19T00:00:00Z

    September 19 - Main deck cargo airline Cargolux has appointed a new board chairman to succeed Marc Hoffman, who remains a board director.

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    'Contractual issues' ground first B747-8F deliveries

    2011-09-19T00:00:00Z

    September 19 - Main deck cargo provider Cargolux has rejected delivery of the first two B747-8Fs, scheduled for delivery today (Sept 19) and September 21, citing "unresolved contractual issues" between Boeing and Cargolux relating to the aircraft.

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    Boeing 747-8 Freighter first delivery set for September 19

    2011-09-05T00:00:00Z

    September 5 - Boeing will deliver the first 747-8 Freighter to launch customer Cargolux on September 19 at Paine Field in Everett, US and Cargolux will fly the aircraft away that morning and put it into revenue service.

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    New Boeing 747-8 Freighter certified for entry into service

    2011-08-23T00:00:00Z

    August 23 - Boeing has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its new 747-8 Freighter, passing two of the final landmarks on the aircraft's journey into service.

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    Luxembourg-based companies support UNICEF famine relief efforts

    2011-08-11T00:00:00Z

    August 11 - In recognition of the need for quick and efficient help for the famine and drought victims in the Horn of Africa, a group of Luxembourg-based companies including ArcelorMittal Foundation, Cargolux, CFL, Enovos, LuxairCARGO, Paul Wurth and SES

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    New 747-8F completes certification flight tests

    2011-08-05T00:00:00Z

    August 5 - The new Boeing 747-8 Freighter has successfully completed its certification flight test programme, with two aircraft landing at Paine Field in Everett, Washington.

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    Boeing sends first 747-8F on a visit to Luxembourg

    2011-06-24T00:00:00Z

    June 24 - Following its visit to this year's Paris Airshow, Boeing has flown a 747-8 Freighter to Luxembourg, the home base of launch customer Cargolux Airlines.

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    Qatar Airways buys into Cargolux

    2011-06-09T00:00:00Z

    June 9 - Cargolux has entered into a strategic partnership with Doha-based Qatar Airways. The deal includes the acquisition by Qatar Airways of a 35 percent stake in Cargolux and a commercial cooperation.

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    Cargolux in talks with Qatar Airways

    2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

    May 5 - The international business media is awash with reports that Cargolux is in talks with Qatar Airways about a minority shareholding in the European all-cargo carrier, with the Middle East airline reported to to be close to agreeing to the purchase o

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    Cargo rallied in 2010 for Cargolux in year of 'comeback'

    2011-03-31T00:00:00Z

    March 31 - Following the severe global economic disturbances of 2009, external environmental issues faced maindeck airfreight capacity provider Cargolux in 2010 just as the market's financial conditions gave the airline mixed messages, according to its re

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    Cargolux and Chapman Freeborn take plaudits

    2011-02-28T00:00:00Z

    February 28 - During Air Cargo Africa 2011, organised by STAT TIMES, Cargolux took the 'International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo' in the category 'International All-Cargo Carrier of the Year in Africa', whilst Chapman Freeborn landed the Air Charte

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    Cargolux to appeal against EU price fixing fine

    2011-01-27T00:00:00Z

    January 27 - Main deck cargo airline Cargolux Airlines International is to appeal against the European Union's EUR79.9 million (USD109.3 million) fine for participating in an international price fixing cartel.

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    Brace of Cargolux movements to South Africa

    2010-12-03T00:00:00Z

    December 3 - South African mining and oil industry interests created two recent movements for maindeck capacity provider Cargolux to the country.

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    Frank Reimen takes over as CEO at Cargolux

    2010-11-12T00:00:00Z

    November 12 - Cargolux appoints Frank Reimen president and CEO as Ulrich Ogiermann steps down, becoming special advisor.

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    All eyes on Amsterdam for air cargo show

    2010-11-02T00:00:00Z

    November 2 - Billed as the world's biggest international air cargo exhibition, Amsterdam will be hosting the 25th International Air Cargo Forum & Exposition (ACF) starting today and organised every other year by The International Air Cargo Association (TI

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    New Boeing 747-8F delayed again

    2010-10-01T00:00:00Z

    October 1 - It seems unlikely that launch customer Cargolux will receive the first 747-8 Freighter until the middle of next year following Boeing's announcement of a third delay in the construction programme.

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    Cargolux Expands Saudi Arabia Service

    2010-08-05T00:00:00Z

    August 5 - Cargolux has introduced a weekly flight to Riyadh, adding to its twice weekly service to Dammam.

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    First glimpse of Cargolux's new era

    2010-06-09T00:00:00Z

    June 9 - Boeing has rolled out the first B747-8F for Cargolux from its paint hangar in Seattle. The aircraft sports a new livery that will be applied to the entire Cargolux 747-8F fleet.

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    TIACA elects new board of directors

    2009-06-23T00:00:00Z

    June 23 - The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has elected a new Board of Directors.