Hyderabad|India|April'2009: Lufthansa Cargo, a unit of Lufthansa German Airlines, launched a cargo freighter flight to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from 7th April, 2009.

The weekly Lufthansa cargo flight LH8415 reaches RGIA at 02.25 hours every Tuesday (Frankfurt – Mumbai – Hyderabad) and leaves on the same day (Tuesday) from RGIA at 04.50 hours (Hyderabad – Sharjah – Frankfurt). The weekly Lufthansa cargo flight is the first to offer a freighter service to the south Indian metropolis.

Speaking on the occassion Mr. P.S. Nair, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), “being at the geographical centre of India, Hyderabad offers a great advantage for logistics movements of cargo both within India and connecting South East Asia and Middle East, Europe and USA“.

“India is still one the most dynamic markets with high growth potential,” says Mr. Carsten Hernig, Regional Director South Asia and Middle East of Lufthansa Cargo. “With the new connections we can offer our customers very special routings to other fast growing markets.”

“The Air Cargo Complex at the RGIA currently has a capacity to handle 100,000 tonnes per annum of cargo. The ultimate cargo handling capacity will be 1.3 million tonnes per annum. The RGIA has dedicated cargo apron facilities both for handling regular and freighter operations with four code ‘C’ freighter aircraft. The RGIA, Hyderabad, is centrally located with two hours’ flying time from all major cities in India and 3 - 5 hours’ from all South -East Asian countries“, said Mr. A. Viswanath, Chief Commercial Officer, GHIAL.

Reachout's News Bureau
 April' 2009