Challenge Group has announced the successful launch of its inaugural freighter service to Bangalore, which took place on Sunday, May 4th. This new weekly operation marks a significant milestone in the Group’s expanding presence in India and underlines its ongoing commitment to supporting complex supply chains across key global trade lanes. Over a year ago, Challenge Group began operations in India with dedicated service to Mumbai. Today, with three weekly flights into Mumbai, the company supports a wide range of verticals including pharmaceuticals, high-tech, and temperature- sensitive sectors through its reliable, end-to-end logistics solutions.

The newly launched Bangalore service is operated with a Boeing 767-300BDSF freighter, offering a 50-ton capacity and enhancing the Group’s ability to provide tailored solutions for customers in southern India. The addition of Bangalore further strengthens Challenge Group’s strategic connectivity between India, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. With the addition of Bangalore, Challenge Group continues to build on its robust and growing network. The company maintains a strong global presence, with daily connections between Tel Aviv and Liège, serving as a central

Or Zak, Chief Commercial Officer of Challenge Group, commented:

“Given that India is striving to become the factory of the world, and the production of key verticals has significantly increased during the past few years, our strategic decision to now launch a regular and direct India-Middle East-Europe service goes some way towards satisfying the intense customer demand on this route.”