| Cargolux Flies To Penang Cargolux Airlines adds Penang in Malaysia to its worldwide route network. The weekly B747-400 freighter service starts on 11 January. Penang is the Silicon Valley of Malaysia and the Cargolux flights carry electronics and computers from Malaysia, while materials and computer parts for the local electronics industries are shipped to Penang. Cargolux also enjoys fifth freedom rights out of Penang and offers local forwarders a fast and reliable service to Australia and New Zealand. Cargolux had opened a sales office in Penang ten years ago. With its first direct air service to and from the city, the airline responds to demands from local shippers who offer their full support. A second weekly flight is envisaged for the near future. Cargolux Airlines International S.A. with head office in Luxembourg, is Europe’s largest all-cargo airline, operating a modern fleet of 12 B747-400 freighters on a world-wide network, with a 13th B747-400F on order for delivery in the second quarter of 2004, covering more than 90 worldwide destinations, over 50 of which are served on scheduled all-cargo flights. The company has 85 offices in over 50 countries and also offers an extensive trucking network to more than 50 destinations in Europe and the US, as well as charter and aircraft maintenance services. Cargolux employs 1342 staff worldwide. Cargolux Airlines International S.A. Phone: + 352 4211 1 |