25th June 2021, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
After a long wait domestic air cargo terminal at Rajahmundry Airport in Andhra Pradesh got finally commissioned on 25th June 2021. Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the national aviation regulator issued the security clearance to operate the cargo terminal at the airport.
The air cargo terminal will be operated by AAI Cargo Logistics & Allies Services Company Limited (AAICLAS) , a Subsidiary of Airports Authority of India.
Initially, IndiGo airlines will handle Cargo operations to various destinations from Rajahmundry Airport. On the first day of its operation, consignment of 5000 doses Covid-19 Vaccine (Covaxin) were received as first Inbound cargo from Hyderabad and auto spare parts as first outbound cargo booked for Hyderabad. This Cargo Terminal will help to boost the economy of Trade and Industry of East & West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Mr. Manoj Kumar Nayak, Airport Director, Rajahmundry Airport said, “This cargo terminal will help in boosting up of trade & industry further enhancing the overall economy of East & West Godavari Districts. It will provide direct benefit to the local farmers as well as generate avenues for the direct / indirect employment in the region. In addition, it will generate revenue for AAI as well as AAICLAS.
Mr. Manoj Nayak further added, “Due to strategic location of Rajahmundry Airport, the new cargo terminal will facilitate convenient transfer of various perishable and non-perishable cargo all accross India”.
