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EU parcel levy sharply reduces e-commerce traffic at Liège Airport

EU parcel levy sharply reduces e-commerce traffic at Liège Airport

The European Union’s €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce goods has significantly reduced the flow of small parcels through Liège Airport, one of Europe’s principal gateways for shipments from China. Belgian customs recorded a 53% year-on-year fall in the number of small parcels arriving at the airport in July 2026, the first month after the […]

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Sep 4, 2026 · byAviation24.be
777 conversion redeliveries grow to five for year with Challenge’s 2nd 777-300ERSF

777 conversion redeliveries grow to five for year with Challenge’s 2nd 777-300ERSF

Challenge Group has taken delivery of its second 777-300ERSF, with the aircraft being the fifth 777 conversion redelivery Cargo Facts has recorded this year. The 2006-vintage 777-300ERSF (33863, ex-Emirates), on lease from AerCap, departed Tel Aviv (TLV) on Aug. 25 and arrived that evening in Liege (LGG), according to flight trackers. Unit 33863, which completed […] The post 777 conversion redeliveries grow to five for year with Challenge’s 2nd 777-300ERSF appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Aug 28, 2026 · byCargo Facts
airBaltic cancels planned Liège flights, leaving airport without scheduled passenger services

airBaltic cancels planned Liège flights, leaving airport without scheduled passenger services

airBaltic has cancelled its planned winter flights from Liège Airport to Tenerife South and Gran Canaria, Liège Airport confirmed to the independent transport publication mobilithib. The decision leaves the Belgian airport without any scheduled commercial passenger services following TUI fly’s withdrawal in January 2026. The Latvian airline had initially planned two weekly flights to each […]

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Aug 25, 2026 · byAviation24.be
Liège Airport cargo grows 4% despite sharp fall in e-commerce parcels

Liège Airport cargo grows 4% despite sharp fall in e-commerce parcels

Liège Airport recorded a 4% increase in cargo tonnage in July 2026 despite a sharp decline in e-commerce parcels following the introduction of new European customs rules on 1 July. The introduction of a €3 flat-rate charge on small e-commerce parcels immediately affected import flows through the Liège-Bierset customs zone. The number of e-commerce parcels […]

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Aug 14, 2026 · byAviation24.be
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Urania and ASL Group launch exclusive solar eclipse flight from Liège

Astronomy enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to witness the 12 August 2026 partial solar eclipse from above the clouds, as Urania Public Observatory and ASL Group have announced an exclusive VIP eclipse flight departing from Liège Airport. The two-hour charter flight, operated by an Embraer ERJ-135 private jet, will depart on the evening of […]

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Aug 2, 2026 · byAviation24.be
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My Freighter launches daily Liège cargo flights, strengthening Central Asia connections

Uzbek cargo airline My Freighter will begin daily freight services from Liège Airport in Belgium in August 2026, significantly expanding cargo links between Europe and Central Asia. The new operation will provide more frequent and reliable cargo transport to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, supporting the growing demand for e-commerce shipments, perishables and general […]

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Jul 25, 2026 · byAviation24.be
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Challenge Group prepares for 2nd 777-300ERSF delivery amid network expansion

Malta-based Challenge Group is preparing to receive its next 777-300ERSF to support expansion across its Europe-China and Europe-India networks. The 2006-vintage unit 33863, which completed a post-conversion test flight in Tel Aviv (TLV) on June 30, will join Challenge’s 2007-vintage 777-300ERSF (32795), which this month began flying between Liege (LGG) and Mumbai (BOM). The twice-weekly […] The post Challenge Group prepares for 2nd 777-300ERSF delivery amid network expansion appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jul 16, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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Sunweb adds Ryanair to airline partners, expanding departures from Charleroi and Liège

Sunweb Group has partnered with Ryanair, enabling customers to book package holidays with departures from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and, via cooperation with airBaltic, Liège Airport. The agreement expands Sunweb’s network alongside existing airline partners such as Brussels Airlines and Transavia. By relying on third-party airlines rather than operating its own fleet, the Dutch tour […]

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Jul 14, 2026 · byAviation24.be
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Liège Airport prepares runway extension project to strengthen cargo hub resilience

Liège Airport is moving ahead with plans to extend its contingency runway as part of a broader infrastructure strategy designed to protect the future growth of one of Europe’s most important air cargo gateways. The project concerns runway 04L/22R, the airport’s secondary runway, which is set to be lengthened to provide greater operational flexibility and […]

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Jul 12, 2026 · byAviation24.be
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Liege Airport reports strong first-half 2026 cargo growth

Liege Airport posted a strong performance in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading air cargo hubs. Cargo aircraft movements increased by 3.3% year-on-year to 14,354, while handled cargo volumes rose by a significantly higher 11.3% to 697,816 tonnes, indicating improved operational efficiency and better aircraft utilisation. Growth moderated […]

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Jul 8, 2026 · byAviation24.be
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ASL Airlines Belgium launches new Liege–Karaganda (Kazakhstan) freighter service

ASL Airlines Belgium has inaugurated a new direct cargo route linking Liege Airport and Sary-Arka Airport in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, further strengthening air freight connectivity between Europe and Central Asia. The new service, which commenced on 16 June 2026, is operated five times per week using a Boeing 747-400F. The route is designed to support Karaganda’s […]

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Jun 24, 2026 · byAviation24.be
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ASL launches direct 747F Belgium-Kazakhstan flight

ASL Airlines Belgium this month launched a direct freighter flight connecting European cargo hub Liege Airport with Sary-Arka Airport in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. The 747-400F route, first flown by ASL Airlines Belgium on June 16 by its 2009-vintage production unit 36785, will operate five times a week, Aidar Aimaganbetov, cargo manager for commercial at the Kazakh […] The post ASL launches direct 747F Belgium-Kazakhstan flight appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jun 23, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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Challenge Group strengthens Asia connectivity with Mumbai and Shanghai expansion

Challenge Group continues its rapid global expansion with two new direct freighter services. One connecting Liège (LGG) with Mumbai (BOM) and the other Liège (LGG) with Shanghai (PVG), further strengthening its position as a leading provider of end-to-end logistics solutions for complex air cargo.Launching on 02 July 2026 and operated by the Boeing 777-300ERSF,the new […]

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Jun 16, 2026 · byWorld Airline News
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Challenge Group launches new Liège–Mumbai and Liège–Shanghai freighter services to expand global cargo network

Challenge Group is expanding its intercontinental air cargo network with two new direct freighter routes from Liège Airport to Mumbai and Shanghai, strengthening connectivity between Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Starting 2 July 2026, the company will introduce services operated by the Boeing 777-300ERSF: Liège (LGG) – Mumbai (BOM): upgraded from 3 weekly Boeing 767 […]

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Jun 16, 2026 · byAviation24.be
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CMA CGM to acquire MRO provider Crystal Aero Solutions

CMA CGM Group has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Crystal Aero Solutions, a France-based aircraft maintenance provider that already supports CMA CGM Air Cargo’s operations. Based at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with operations in Brussels (BRU) and Liege (LGG), Crystal Aero Solutions specializes in line maintenance and light maintenance services for both passenger […] The post CMA CGM to acquire MRO provider Crystal Aero Solutions appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jun 15, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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Central Airlines launches China-Belgium 777F route

China’s Central Airlines this month launched a 777F flight linking two global cargo hubs, Ezhou Huahu International Airport in China and Liege Airport in Belgium. The route was first operated by the 2013-vintage unit 35611 on June 7. After arriving at Liege (LGG) nonstop, it returned nonstop to Ezhou (EHU). Swissport will handle cargo on […] The post Central Airlines launches China-Belgium 777F route appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jun 12, 2026 · byCargo Facts