Is Noida airport really a threat for GMR-owned Delhi airport? JM Financial analysts decode impactNoida International Airport's opening will not severely affect Delhi airport's business. Experts predict only a small passenger shift, main...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
State-owned AIESL eyes more international biz, enhanced servicing capabilities at its Nagpur MRO facilityAIESL, a state-owned MRO provider, is expanding its Nagpur facility. The company seeks to serve more international airlines and is pursuing...
26 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Over 1700 passenger aircraft to be converted to freighter aircraft over next 20 years: Salil Gupte, Boeing IndiaHow many would go to India specifically versus other parts of that region? We do not know. But of course, this line is not just for India b...
10 Mar, 2023, 02.02 PM IST
IndiGo CarGo operates 1st international flight between Kolkata and YangonMahesh Malik, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo CarGo, said: "We are thrilled to expand IndiGo CarGo operations to international shores with...
23 Nov, 2022, 04.30 PM IST
IndiGo CarGo starts operations with first freighter Delhi-Mumbai flightThe airline said the aircraft, converted from a passenger jet into a full-freighter configuration, would be used for general freight on the...
15 Nov, 2022, 08.39 PM IST
IndiGo inducts first freighter aircraftThe induction of A321 P2F (passenger to freighter) will help the airline offer cargo services on both domestic and international routes, In...
29 Sep, 2022, 08.46 PM IST
Bleaker economy could sour airline industry's bet on cargo planesAnalysts say aircraft lessors, who helped drive a tripling in annual conversions since 2019, now face not only fallout from falling rates f...
23 Sep, 2022, 09.24 AM IST
IndiGo to launch freighter ops by 2022The airline said it is expected to take the delivery of its first freighter in the first half of 2022, which will be used for both domestic...
21 Apr, 2021, 10.52 PM IST
SpiceJet converts three Q400 passenger aircraft into freightersIn a press statement, Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, said, “Our cargo operations are doing extremely well and to add...
28 May, 2020, 11.48 AM IST
Air India refuses to convert planes to carry cargo“The government had asked us to convert some of our fleet to be used for transportation but that has not been accepted from our side,” said...
27 Mar, 2020, 07.53 AM IST
IndiGo, SpiceJet eye cargo businessSpiceJet is adding freighter aircraft, while IndiGo plans to ferry perishable cargo in the belly of its planes.
07 Sep, 2018, 09.10 AM IST
India and other emerging markets to drive $5 trillion aircraft demand: AirbusThe domestic traffic flow in India alone is estimated to grow nearly 6 times in this period, making it one of the fastest growing markets g...
16 Jun, 2015, 01.07 PM IST
India fourth biggest market for aircraft deliveries: AirbusIndia will be fourth biggest market in terms of value for all new aircraft deliveries after China, US and UAE during the next 20 years, acc...
04 Sep, 2012, 08.57 PM IST
- Asia-Pacific needs 9,370 new aircraft worth $1.3 trillion in 20 years: Airbus
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region will require around 9,370 new aircraft over the next 20 yrs, entailing investment of $ 1.3 trillion, ac...
15 Feb, 2012, 10.51 PM IST
- AI plans to sell 6 Boeing freighters
National air carrier Air India plans to sell its six Boeing freighters with indications that the airline may shelve its plans to spin off i...
27 Sep, 2010, 01.48 AM IST
- Air India Cargo bets big on leasing freighter aircraft
Air India Cargo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Aviation Company India (NACIL), plans to go aggressive in leasing freighter aircraft...
20 Oct, 2007, 01.14 AM IST
- Air India to launch first freighter service
Air India is foraying into freighter operations in big way. The airline is set to launch its first freighter service with the two A310 airc...
19 Jan, 2007, 06.12 PM IST