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  Cargolux
Cargolux (or Cargolux Airlines International) is one of the world's major cargo airlines.
In 1973, Cargolux had five CL-44's and made the leap into the jet age by acquiring one of the legendary McDonnell Douglas DC-8 jets.
In 1974, Icelandic convened with Cargolux to join their mantenance and enginerring departments together, and by 1975, Cargolux enjoyed the new facilities of new central offices and two plane hangars.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ca/Cargolux.html   (457 words)

  
 Cargolux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cargolux (Cargolux Airlines International) is a cargo airline based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
In 1974, Loftleidir Icelandic and Cargolux joined their maintenance and engineering departments together, and by 1975, Cargolux enjoyed the new facilities of new central offices and two plane hangars.
The Cargolux fleet consists of 14 Boeing 747-400F aircraft as of 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cargolux   (643 words)

  
 Cargolux ordina un altro B.747-400 Freighter/Cargolux to add a new B.747-400 Freighter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Boeing e Cargolux Airlines International hanno annunciato oggi di aver finalizato l'ordine per un ulteriore esemplare di B.747-400 in versione cargo, per far fronte all'aumento dell'attività del vettore su alcune direttrici.
Cargolux, founded in 1970, started operations with Canadair CL-44 four-turboprop aircraft, introducing DC-8 jet freighters four years later.
Cargolux is now one of the top 10 world air cargo carriers in terms of traffic carried, with more than 90 destinations around the world.
www.fly-net.org /aeromedia/cargolux.html   (357 words)

  
 Boeing: Cargolux to Add Capacity with New Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Cargolux is a reputable air cargo transportation company that operates a fleet of 747-400 Freighters and works in combination with trucking services to move valuable and time-sensitive commodities to more than 90 destinations around the world.
Cargolux, founded in 1970, is one of the top 10 world air cargo carriers in terms of traffic carried.
Cargolux 747-400 Freighters' gross payload is specified at 142 tons (129 metric tones), including tare weight.
www.boeing.com /commercial/747family/news/2003/q1/nr_030205g.html   (606 words)

  
 WebWire® | Evergreen International Airlines, Inc. to Operate Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighters
Cargolux currently operates a fleet of 14 747-400 freighters.
Cargolux, headquartered in Luxembourg, is one of the leading cargo airlines worldwide, operating scheduled and charter services on a network covering all continents.
Cargolux is currently the largest all-cargo airline in Europe.
www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=6985   (626 words)

  
 BDP International
Singapore Airlines Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo and Cargolux International Airlines all plan to impose war-risk surcharges to cover additional costs during the conflict in Iraq.
Singapore Airlines said its surcharge will be US25 cents per kilo, while Lufthansa and Cargolux have set their surcharges at just over 10 cents per kilo, or the equivalent in local currency.
Cargolux said the surcharge is necessary because of "unforeseen commercial and operational risks as well as additional costs.
www.bdpinternational.com /news/advisories/al_200303211700.asp   (486 words)

  
 Cargolux Airlines International SA
Cargolux Airlines International SA Cargolux, based in Luxembourg, is Europe’s largest all-cargo airline, operating a modern fleet of 14 B747-400 freighters on a worldwide network.
Cargolux is the launch customer for Boeing’s new 747-8F with 10 aircraft on order.
Cargolux has repeatedly been named ‘Best All-Cargo Airline’ by various trade publications and was named ‘Cargo Airline of the Year 2005’ by Air Transport World magazine.
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 Cargolux 2005 - Press & Media   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Cargolux to negociate with Boeing for the procurement of next generation aircraft.
Cargolux achieves good levels of profitability despite high fuel prices in 2004
Cargolux named " Cargo Airline of the year 2005" by "Air Transport World" magazine
www.cargolux.com /press/press-release.htm   (53 words)

  
 Cargolux offers extended Africa service. | Africa from AllBusiness.com
Cargolux's temperature-controlled B747-400 freighters are very well suited for these operations, providing customers with reliable and efficient service on a regular basis.
Cargolux has its own office in Johannesburg, plus an operations representative in Abidjan (in addition to GSA Abidjan Air Cargo).
Cargolux was founded in 1970 and now covers more than 90 worldwide destinations, over 50 of which are served on scheduled all-cargo flights.
www.allbusiness.com /africa/550041-1.html   (909 words)

  
 Cargo airline Cargolux plans Boeing purchase; FedEX, UPS cargo freight aircraft and courier flights
Cargolux has chosen the 747 Boeing over the Airbus’ largest carrier A380 freighter after comparing the two planes against each other, on economic grounds.
Chief Executive Uli Ogiermann said in a statement that Cargolux opted for the new carrier of Boeing after having a thorough analysis and study, during which the priority was given on assessing whether the aircraft was suited to the fleet renewal in the next decade.
The negotiations are being made with Boeing company purely on commercial considerations, supported by the environmental benefits offered by the new B747-ADV F. The B747-ADV F would likely to be the closest competitor to European rival Airbus's larger flagship A380 super jumbo, which is due to enter into service next year.
www.dancewithshadows.com /airlines/cargolux-luxembourg.asp   (342 words)

  
 Pegasus Aviation - Fast. Flexible. Leasing Innovations. Capital Ideas.
Cargolux Airlines International S.A. (“Cargolux “) and Pegasus Aviation Finance Company (“Pegasus”) announced today that the parties closed a sale-lease back transaction covering two 747-400F’s, vintage 1997 and 1999, respectively.
Comments David Arendt, EVPandCFO of Cargolux : “This transaction was made in the context of the Company’s recent decision to refleet and – pending successful conclusion of negotiations with Boeing – acquisition of 747- advanced freighters as from 2009.
Cargolux, based in Luxembourg, is Europe’s largest all cargo airline, operating a modern fleet of 13 B747-400 freighters on a worldwide network.
www.pegasusaviation.com /press/PRESS_080905.HTM   (257 words)

  
 Luchtzak Aviation - Cargolux announces a further reduction of its fuel surcharge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Cargolux announces a further reduction of its fuel surcharge by 5 cents from € 0.15 to € 0.10 per kg, or equivalent in local currency, based on actual freight weight.
On 26 March 2003, Cargolux had adjusted its fuel surcharge to € 0.20 as an inevitable step in a dramatic fuel cost environment.
The announced reduction of 5 cents is in line with the recent favorable evolution of fuel costs and the resulting lowered pressure on its cost structure, allowing Cargolux to apply this reduction as of 5 May 2003.
www.luchtzak.be /article718.html   (384 words)

  
 Luchtzak Aviation - Cargolux news, latest Cargolux news headlines, stories and articles
A Cargolux aircraft Boeing B747-400F was damaged, when the nose gear retracted while the aircraft was being serviced on the ground.
Cargolux was the first company to fly the B747-400F in 1993.
In 2003, Cargolux implemeted additional operational measures during take-off and landings in Luxembourg that further reduced the noise level.
www.luchtzak.be /article-topic-32.html   (1688 words)

  
 news - CARGOLUX: EU/DOJ Investigations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
/noticias.info/ Cargolux Airlines International SA has received today a request for information and a visit from representatives of the Competition Directorate General of the European Commission as well as the United States Department of Justice in its US offices.
Cargolux fully cooperates with the EU and United States authorities and underlines that its commercial practices fully respect all the rules and regulations regarding competition law in the European Union, as well as those of other parts of the world, including the United States where it operates.
Cargolux is fully confident about the outcome of this investigation and looks forward to its positive conclusion.
www.noticias.info /asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=146810   (239 words)

  
 Cargolux expresses interest in fuel-efficient 747 freighter - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ogiermann said in an interview that Cargolux's fuel costs have jumped 70 percent this year because of high fuel prices, pushing the company's fuel bill to an expected $500 million for 2005.
Luxembourg-based Cargolux is one of the world's largest pure cargo carriers, and a long-time operator of 747 freighters, with a fleet of 13.
Ogiermann said he expects the 747 Advanced freighter will be 15 percent to 20 percent more fuel efficient than current 747-400 freighters, adding that upgrading his fleet to the new model could save his company $80 million to $100 million a year.
www.bizjournals.com /seattle/stories/2005/09/19/daily33.html?from_rss=1   (863 words)

  
 SITA and Cargolux join forces
In an unprecedented event today that will shape the future of the global air cargo industry, SITA INC (Information Networking Computing) and Cargolux Airlines International S.A. announced their decision to create the world’s only organisation solely dedicated to the provision of IT solutions for the air cargo industry.
The agreement, to be signed before the end of this year, will merge SITA Cargo (UK) Ltd with CHAMP Cargosystems (a subsidiary of Cargolux Airlines).
Cargolux Airlines will hold the remaining 49% of the shares.
www.sita.aero /Solutions/Logistics/SITA_and_Cargolux_join_forces.htm   (242 words)

  
 ATW: Cargolux to transition with two 747-400Fs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Cargolux emerged as the unidentified customer that placed an order for two new 747-400Fs this month.
The Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline simultaneously confirmed it canceled the introduction of a used dash 400F scheduled to join its fleet this year, as that aircraft has been sold in the meantime.
Cargolux is the new freighter's launch customer and has announced firm orders for 10 and purchase rights for an additional 10.
www.atwonline.com /news/story.html?storyID=4328   (276 words)

  
 Descartes - Press Release
As the communications bridge for Cargolux and its extensive list of global forwarders, the GLSN will play an important role in ensuring the seamless flow of logistics-related information about cargo in transit helping to drive superior customer service levels and delivery performance.
Used by nine of the top 15 cargo airlines in the world, the GLSN is setting the standard for air messaging connectivity enabling trading partners with different business practices and technologies to communicate.
“As a dynamic, globally-focused organization, Cargolux requires solutions that enable them to deliver superior services to their customers,” said Manuel Pietra, Descartes’ co-chief executive officer and president.
www.shareholder.com /descartes/releaseDetail.cfm?ID=106331   (402 words)

  
 Global Access at Southern California Logistics Airport
SCLA and The Pasha Group teamed together to coordinate the delivery of thirty-nine prototype vehicles for Mercedes Benz, utilizing a Cargolux 747-400 freighter.
Mercedes selected SCLA as their preferred U.S. airport of entry, due to the airport's ability to provide quick turnaround of the autos on the tarmac.
At the same time, Boeing Aerospace also took advantage of the Cargolux freighter to move a high security communications satellite and containers of electronic equipment from California to Toulousse, France.
www.logisticsairport.com /news/cargolux.php   (160 words)

  
 Freight Net News » Blog Archive » Cargolux Responds to Investigation
Luxembourg based air cargo carrier Cargolux has responded to the European Competition Commission’s investigation of the air cargo industry, stating that the company intends to fully cooperate with both European and United States authorities.
Cargolux has acknowledged that it has received a request for information from the Competition Directorate General of the European Commission as well as the United States Department of Justice and that the requests for information, plus visits to Cargolux offices by authorities, are part of investigations relating to an enquiry regarding alleged price fixing.
While the European Competition Commission has said that there is no strict deadline on their investigation, Cargolux has stated that it is fully confident about the outcome of this investigation and that the company looks forward to its positive conclusion.
www.freightnetnews.com /2006/02/17/cargolux-responds-to-investigation   (226 words)

  
 Etihad In Talks To Buy Cargolux Stake - Report
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is negotiating with Cargolux to buy a 33.7 percent stake in the Luxembourg cargo airline, an Etihad official was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Etihad expects cargo volumes to surge more than 400 percent by 2010 and is looking to expand its fleet of freighter planes.
Privately owned Cargolux is one of Europe's leading cargo airlines.
news.airwise.com /story/view/1133767418.html   (218 words)

  
 ATW: Etihad seeks investment in Cargolux   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
According to information obtained by this website, Cargolux has held discussions in the past two years with Air China, Qatar Airways and Texas Pacific, among others.
"A positive outcome of the talks with Etihad is fairly doubtful unless they [Cargolux] are in need for fresh capital to finance their past and current ambitious fleet expansion," the initial source said.
Cargolux last month took delivery of its 14th 747-400F and announced a launch order for 10 747-8Fs plus purchase rights for an additional 10.
atwonline.com /news/story.html?storyID=3308   (443 words)

  
 SITA and Cargolux Join Forces to Change the Face of the Air Cargo Industry | newratings.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
SITA and Cargolux Join Forces to Change the Face of the Air Cargo Industry
SITA and Cargolux Join Forces to Change the Face of the Air Cargo Industry
Cargolux, based in Luxembourg, is Europe's largest all-cargo
www.newratings.com /analyst_news/article_534326.html   (687 words)

  
 Evergreen Press Release
McMcMinnville, OR; December 15, 2005—Evergreen International Airlines (EIA), a subsidiary of Evergreen International Aviation, has named Cargolux and Sojitz Corp. as strategic partners in its operations of the Boeing Large Cargo Freighter (LCF).
EIA has overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the LCF fleet, but has named Cargolux and Sojitz as partners in European and Asian operations, respectively.
The LCF will begin operational testing in early 2006, with certification planned for later that same year.
www.evergreenaviation.com /p_releases/121505_2.html   (386 words)

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