Founded in 1970 by swedish company Salenia and Loftleidir Air Cargo, Cargolux became one of the best known, most successful and biggest cargo airline. In 1980, Cargolux received its 1st B747 freighter, which in due course became the only aircraft type operated by the airline. A total of not less than sixty-seven B747 of various versions were operated by Cargolux, with a total of 29 remaining in its fleet by December 2024, compromising of fourteen B747-800 and fifteen B747-400 like LX-SCV shown here. The cargo version of the -400 has - compared to the passenger version - a shorter upper deck.

Climbing away from Runway 30 at Prestwick after a scheduled intermediate stop on flight CV6297from Seattle, Washington, to Luxembourg, calling CLX38F. Delivered new to Cargolux in 2001. Transferred to Cargolux Italia from June 2018 until May 2021.

Departing from Runway 12 at Prestwick on flight CV6293 to Los Angeles, California, calling CLX25N. Delivered new to Cargolux in 2001. Served with Cargolux Italia from July 2018 until June 2021.

Leaving lots of rubber on the runway when touching down on a frosty but sunny winter afternoon

Delivered to Cargolux Airlines in April 2004. Transferred to Cargolux Italia in July 2021 and current at date of upload.

with "50 years" sticker

Climbing out RWY 32R after a short stopover.

[Nikon D50 + Nikkor AF 18-55mm]

Departing EGPK from runway 12. Year built:- 2004

A regular scheduled Cargolux freighter landing on Runway 31 at Prestwick.

Touching down back at base on flight CLX671 which routed from LUX out to various points in the Far East and returned via STN