About CAL Cargo Air Lines
CAL Cargo Airlines Ltd., currently operating as Challenge Airlines IL, is an Israeli cargo airline specializing in the transport of nonstandard and general freight [Challenge Airlines - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_Airlines). Founded in 1976, the carrier provides scheduled and charter services for complex shipments, including pharmaceuticals, live animals, and oversized goods [CAL Cargo Air Lines](https://kiwi.itspektar.net/content/wikipedia_en_all_maxi/A/CAL_Cargo_Air_Lines). The airline operates primarily out of its main base at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, alongside a major European hub at Liège Airport in Belgium [CAL Cargo Airlines(5C,ICL)|Tel Aviv Airline](https://en.ufsoo.com/airline/5c.html). In 2022, the company was officially rebranded as part of the broader Challenge Group network [About us - Challenge Group](https://www.challenge-group.com/about-us).