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Cargolux Airlines International (CV/CLX) began weekly Friday cargo flights from ORD, last week. The flight is operated with a 747-400F, and continues onto SYD. The flight arrives around 1445, and departs around 1600.

The last European cargo company to operate a similar flight was Lufthansa. That MD-11F service lasted a few years, which ended a couple of years ago; it also originated from ORD but continued onto AKL.

Cargolux LX-NCV

Cargolux's LX-NCV (c/n 29730, l/n/1203), a 747-4R7F, operating as CLX738, taxiing to the hardstand at Honolulu International (HNL) after arrival from Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA). This aircraft will be moving on to Sydney International (SYD) in Australia after a quick tech stop here. Cargolux Airlines International (CV/CLX) is based out of Luxembourg – Findel Airport in Sandweiler, Luxembourg.

On board, was the Mercedes-benz's F-cell World Tour entourage. Mercedes is currently promoting its new hydrogen powered B-class by traveling around the world in 125 days. Seen above is one of the support vehicles in the cargo hold. With their North American tour over, they are currently en-route to Australia. You can follow their progress here.