Challenge expands in India with extra freighter flights

Liege-based Challenge Group will expand its freighter operation to India with the addition of flights to Delhi.

The new flights will operate twice per week on Wednesdays and Sundays using Challenge’s Boeing 767 aircraft, which have a capacity of around 52 tons.

The service operates on a loop of Liege – Dubai DWC  – Delhi – Dubai DWC – Liege, with the DWC calls being technical stops given the range of the aircraft.

The new flights are in addition to the carrier’s service to Mumbai, which operates three times per week. 

“Delhi is a vital hub for global trade, and our new routes reflect our commitment to supporting India’s growth as a key player in the world economy,” said Or Zak, chief commercial officer at Challenge Group.

“These flights will boost connectivity for essential industries and provide much-needed capacity for temperature-controlled, time-sensitive, hi-tech shipments, along with other complex verticals.”

The carrier added that Delhi plays an important role in connecting northern India’s industries, such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, and textiles, with global markets.

“The new service increases cargo flexibility for global businesses, enabling better supply chain management between India and key regions in Europe, North America, and the Middle East,” the carrier said in a press release.

“With this expansion, Challenge Group continues to deliver on its growth strategy, providing efficient, reliable logistics solutions for India’s fast-growing market.”

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