Challenge Group adds India–Europe–USA freighter link

Challenge Group will launch bi-weekly Boeing 777F service connecting Navi Mumbai, Liège in Belgium, and Chicago Rockford International Airport from 4 November 2026, said Or Zak, Group CCO, Challenge Group. The new service will strengthen cargo links between India, Europe, and the USA. It will focus on pharmaceuticals, oversized shipments, and out-of-gauge cargo. At Rockford, dedicated temperature-controlled trucking will support pharmaceuticals cargo, connecting the airport with regional destinations and warehousing facilities in Chicago. Through Liège, the service will provide onward road connections across Europe. The new route offers a network configuration, while future expansion could include higher frequencies and live-animal shipments.

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