Nippon Cargo Airlines has launched twice-weekly Boeing 747-8 freighter services to Frankfurt from Tokyo Narita, with flights on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Thursday flight, KZ006, departs Narita at 21:05, with stops in Anchorage and Amsterdam before arriving in Frankfurt at 12:30 the next day. The Saturday flight, KZ040, leaves Narita at 23:15, reaching Frankfurt at 10:00 the next day. This marks Nippon Cargo’s return to Frankfurt after 16 years, emphasizing its role in strengthening Europe’s airfreight hub. The launch awaits regulatory approvals from Japanese and German authorities.

Source: https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/nippon-cargo-airlines-resumes-frankfurt-service-after-16-years-1356412