Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) continues to add to its international network – and particularly its Asian connections – with the launch, this week, of a scheduled DSV freighter service to South Korea’s Incheon International Airport (ICN). The weekly flight departs from RFD every Saturday. Just over half a year ago, the American airport began offering services to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), in cooperation with DSV, and last month, Luxembourg Airport (LUX) joined the network portfolio in line with the airport’s mission to position RFD as a strategic cargo gateway connecting Asia, Europe, and the Americas. And there is more to come: “RFD and DSV plan to introduce a new scheduled service connecting Rockford with Chennai International Airport later this year,” the press release reveals.
Zack Oakley, Executive Director, RFD, commented: “The launch of our Incheon service marks another important milestone in our long-term strategy to increase Rockford’s connectivity with Asia. Together with our Shanghai and Luxembourg services, we offer reliable, scheduled connections linking the United States with Europe and Asia through a dedicated cargo airport built around speed, efficiency, and operational reliability.”
Mohamed Siraj, VP Air Direct / Global Gateways, DSV, added: “Incheon is one of Asia’s most important cargo hubs, and with this new service, DSV can provide reliable capacity and connectivity via the network we are building through Rockford. The airport has consistently demonstrated the operational reliability and flexibility needed to support scheduled international freighter services, making it a natural choice as we continue developing our air cargo operations.”
