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Indigo to start cargo business converted 2 passenger jets to a full freighter.

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National, April 21, 2021: Building on the success of the CarGo business in recent years, IndiGo – India’s
leading carrier – has initiated a freighter programme and is in the process of sourcing 4 A321ceo aircraft
each of which will be converted from passenger jets to a full freighter configuration. A Letter of Intent
has been signed with a lessor for two aircraft already, and IndiGo expects to reach agreement for the
next two shortly. The initiative will make best use of the natural synergies that IndiGo offers, using the
same pool of pilots and engineers that fly and service its current fleet.

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The A321P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion) is the most efficient narrow-bodied freighter
available, offering 24 container positions and supporting a payload of up to 27 tonnes. These are being
converted through a programme involving ST Engineering and Airbus with their joint venture, Elbe
FlugzeugWerke (EFW).

IndiGo is expected to take the delivery of its first freighter in the first half of 2022, which will be used
for both domestic and regional missions. The remaining three aircraft in the initial commitment are
expected to arrive within a year or so from arrival of our first freighter, and further aircraft may be
sourced depending on market development.

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Mr. Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer and Wholetime Director, IndiGo said, “CarGo has been a
success story over the last year, scaling new heights and creating new records, but our belief in the
cargo business goes beyond the special circumstances right now. IndiGo was already the largest carrier
of cargo in domestic India before Covid-19, and we expect the market to continue to grow after the
pandemic. Our investment in the Airbus Freighter Programme will help strengthen our product and
services in the segment, and not only help accelerate our own business recovery but also be a strong
engine of economic growth for the country.”

Aviation

Nepal Plane Crash: 18 Dead as Aircraft Crashes During Takeoff pilot survives

On July 24, 2024, a tragic accident unfolded at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu when a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff.

The incident occurred around 11:00 AM local time as the flight, bound for Pokhara, was preparing for departure. The aircraft, carrying 19 individuals including the aircrew, crashed shortly after lifting off the runway. According to PTI, “at least 18 people were killed” in the accident.

The casualties included 18 Nepalis and one Yemeni citizen, all of whom were employees of Saurya Airlines, as confirmed by police. The aircraft was en route for technical maintenance at the time of the crash.

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Images released by Nepal police showed thick smoke pouring from the burning wreckage on the runway. Eyewitnesses, as reported by The Kathmandu Post, described how the plane flipped after its wing-tip struck the ground during takeoff.

#WATCH | Plane crashes at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu. Details awaited pic.twitter.com/tWwPOFE1qI— ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2024

The impact led to an immediate fire, and the aircraft subsequently plunged into a gorge on the eastern side of the runway. Rescue operations commenced swiftly, with police and firefighters arriving at the scene to control the situation.

The aviation authority confirmed that rescue efforts were initiated immediately, but the crash underscores the persistent dangers associated with air travel in Nepal. The country’s challenging mountainous terrain often contributes to aviation risks.

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The pilot of the aircraft survived the crash and was transported to Kathmandu Medical College Hospital for treatment, as reported by a doctor at the hospital who was not authorized to speak to the media.

In response to the incident, Tribhuvan International Airport, the primary hub for both international and domestic flights in Nepal, was closed as emergency crews worked at the site.