BARIG extends a warm welcome to Nippon Cargo Airlines.
by Web Administrator
Apr 24, 2026 10:10
The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has welcomed Nippon Cargo Airlines, Japan's sole all-cargo airline, as a new member, enhancing its air cargo expertise. Nippon Cargo connects Tokyo and Frankfurt and operates a fleet of eight Boeing 747-8F aircraft. BARIG Chairman Michael Hoppe emphasized the challenges in the aviation sector, such as high costs and bureaucratic hurdles, and stated that BARIG is working to improve conditions for air cargo in Germany. Kazumasa Kobara, General Manager for Nippon Cargo in Germany, expressed the airline's commitment to contributing to the industry.