Afcom, AISATS & Noida Airport Boost Air Cargo

Mumbai, May 14 (PTI) Chennai-based Afcom Holdings has inked a pact with gateway and cargo services provider Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) and Noida International Airport to develop and expand air cargo operations from the newly inaugurated facility.

Under the trilateral cooperation, the three partners will work closely to identify viable international markets and design a robust network plan based on cargo demand and flow, as well as ensuring alignment of operational and infrastructure requirements. It will also develop a joint marketing strategy to support long-term sustainability and growth of the company's cargo operations from the greenfield airport, it said.

An international cargo airline, Afcom operates a fleet of three Boeing 737-800 freighters and serves key destinations, including Bangkok, Yangon, Hanoi, Colombo, Male, and Dubai.

The airline is an integrated air cargo solutions provider, offering services across general cargo, project cargo, and high-value shipments, such as perishables, electronics, and dangerous goods.

The partnership will support Afcom in basing its aircraft at NIA and operating freighter services, further strengthening the airport's position as a key logistics and cargo hub in North India.

"This partnership with Afcom and AISATS marks an important step in building a robust air cargo ecosystem at Noida International Airport. By enabling dedicated freighter operations and aligning closely with industry partners, we aim to unlock the significant cargo potential of the region and enhance global connectivity for North India," said Kiran Jain, Chief Operating Officer at Noida International Airport.

As India's trade and logistics requirements continue to evolve, the need for efficient, future-ready cargo infrastructure and reliable operating partnerships has never been greater, said AISATS CEO Ramanathan Rajamani.

This collaboration is an important step in unlocking new trade flows, strengthening regional supply chains, and contributing to India's emergence as a major global logistics hub, he added.

The partnership will open new trade lanes, shortening the supply chain for industries in this part of the world and positioning Noida International Airport as a key logistics hub, Deepak Parasuraman, Chairman of Afcom Holdings Ltd, said.