Raipur, September 23, 2025:

Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd. (AISATS), has commenced domestic cargo handling operations at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, as the airport’s official Operator & Management (O&M) service provider.

AISATS facility will feature cutting-edge workforce planning, real-time cargo tracking, and digitised documentation processes to accelerate freight movement, reduce dwell times, and improve operational predictability. As the certified Regulated Agent (RA) at Raipur Airport, AISATS will ensure rigorous security screening, precise labelling, and secure dispatch in compliance with global safety, security, and quality benchmarks. Equipped to handle a diverse cargo portfolio including pharmaceuticals, perishables, high-value goods, and industrial machinery, AISATS operations will enable Chhattisgarh’s industries a quicker access and seamless connectivity to national and international trade hubs.

The expansion is expected to deliver significant regional economic benefits by strengthening supply chains for industrial sectors such as steel, mining, agro-processing, and manufacturing. It will further create new skilled employment opportunities in cargo handling, security, and operations.

Ramanathan Rajamani, CEO of AISATS, said, “Raipur’s central location offers immense potential to become a key cargo gateway for regional industries. In FY 2024–25, the airport handled approximately 5,079 tonnes of cargo — registering a 2.3% growth — a clear indication of rising demand and the region’s untapped potential. We aim to bring AISATS’s hallmark service excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainability practices to Raipur, ensuring faster, more reliable cargo movement. This expansion represents our commitment to advancing India’s logistics transformation, strengthening trade corridors, and creating meaningful employment opportunities in the region.”