Airlines

IndiGo Cargo operated its first international flight between Kolkata-Yangon

The Indigo’s first international freight flight takes off.

On November 22, 2022, IndiGo, the top airline in India, flew an international A321 P2F freighter from Kolkata to Yangon. More than 19,000Kg of general Cargo were transported on the freighter aircraft. Cargo recently carried on the freighter between Delhi and Mumbai.

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The aircraft between Kolkata and Yangon will allow IndiGo Cargo operations to reach international ports, according to Mr. Mahesh Malik, Chief Commercial Officer – Cargo, IndiGo. The supply chain between India and Myanmar will be strengthened by the addition of a freighter service between these two key commercial centers. As we increase our fleet of freighters and add new locations to our Cargo network, we anticipate seeing growth in the business over the next few months.

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With 24 container positions and a cargo capacity of up to 27 tonnes, the A321P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion) is the most effective narrow-bodied freighter currently on the market. Through a programme run by ST Engineering and Airbus’ joint venture, Elbe FlugzeugWerke, the planes are being modified (EFW).

An international alternative investment organization with 17 years of experience investing in, financing, and managing aviation assets has leased the aircraft to IndiGo from funds managed by Castlelake Aviation Holdings (Ireland) Limited.

Airlines

PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.