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| Founded | 2007 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 2009 | ||||||
| Hubs | Brussels Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 3 | ||||||
| Destinations | 10 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Zaventem, Belgium | ||||||
| Key people | Rob Kuijpers (CEO) | ||||||
| Website | http://www.cargob.com | ||||||
Cargo B Airlines was a cargo airline with its head office in the Brucargo Building 706 in Zaventem, Belgium. [1]
The airline was founded by Rob Kuijpers, former CEO of Brussels Airlines and DHL. It started operations in October 2007. In July 2009 the company announced its move from Brussels Airport to Liège Airport, more flexible with its 24/7 opening hours. The airline ceased operations in July 2009 after failing to receive tenders.
On July 1, 2009, Cargo B went bankrupt and terminated all operation until further notice. [2]
Egypt 
Gabon 
Kenya 
Libya 
Senegal 
South Africa 
Argentina 
Barbados 
Brazil 
Colombia 
Ecuador 
Peru 
Trinidad & Tobago 
Venezuela 
Belgium 
Spain 
Cargo B Airlines operated the following aircraft: [3]
Boeing 747-200F (OO-CBA) was later written off after a tail strike at Brussels Airport on 27 October 2008. [4]
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