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 services represent a strategic investment in two of the world’s most important economic and logistics hubs.

The BOM service will further strengthen Challenge Group’s presence in India by upgrading its existing operations from three weekly Boeing 767 frequencies to twoweekly Boeing 777-300ERSF flights, offering customers enhanced capacity and connectivity.At the same time, the new Shanghai service expands the Group’s growing China network, complementing its existing ten weekly rotationsbetween Liège and Zhengzhou (CGO) and creating additional opportunities for cargo flows between Asia, Europe, the US,and South America.

The upgraded Mumbai service will operate twice weekly. Whilethe Shanghai service will have three weekly operations.Both routes will be served by Challenge Group’s Boeing 777-300ERSF fleet, providing customers with increased flexibility,enhanced connectivity, and access to one of the industry’s most capable freighterplatforms.

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