Challenge Group to launch India-US freighter service via Belgium

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) will welcome a new twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter service operated by Challenge Group from 4 November 2026, strengthening cargo connectivity between India, Europe and the United States.

The service will originate at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) in India, transit through Liège Airport (LGG) in Belgium, and arrive at RFD in Illinois.

The new route will also facilitate outbound cargo movements from Rockford through Liège, where Challenge Group operates a network of approximately 1,500 truck movements per month, providing onward connections across Europe and linking shipments to India.

The launch is expected to strengthen Rockford's international air cargo network while expanding Challenge Group's operations in North America. The service will primarily handle pharmaceuticals, oversized shipments, and out-of-gauge cargo, with plans to introduce live animal (AVI) transportation in the future.

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