Sichuan Airlines launches cargo flights between Chengdu and Budapest

Sichuan Airlines has launched a cargo service between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Sichuan Province and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. This new route will play a vital role in Chinese-Hungarian trade relations. The cargo flight will be operated twice weekly on the route with the airline deploying its A330-200 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft. Both the airline and the airport authorities expect that this route will be a success, as the flight will stimulate the import/export growth of the Hungarian economy. René Droese, Chief development officer, Budapest Airport said: “As a result of the excellent joint work with our cargo