Noida International Airport at Jewar began cargo operations with its inaugural flight from Chennai carrying around 20 tonnes of goods. The launch marks the start of a logistics hub operated by AISATS with multi-modal connectivity via Yamuna Expressway and integrated import-export facilities. International cargo is expected within six months, boosting UP’s electronics and industrial ecosystem.

Greater Noida: Days after commencing commercial operations, the Noida International Airport in Jewar began its cargo operations on Wednesday.

The inaugural cargo flight landed at Jewar airport from Chennai this morning, marking yet another milestone in its emergence as a key aviation and cargo hub in North India.

Inaugural cargo arrival
The aircraft received a grand welcome with a water cannon salute upon its arrival. Operated by Afcom Holdings, the Boeing 737-800F aircraft arrived at Noida International Airport carrying approximately 20 tonnes of mixed cargo.

The shipment included mobile phones, electronic products, auto components, food items, and consolidated shipments. The loading and unloading of cargo at the airport marks commencement of supply and logistics activities at the airport.

Owing to its strategic connectivity with the Yamuna Expressway, the goods and cargo will see faster movement, strengthening the supply chains across the Delhi-NCR region. The aircraft will return to Chennai after offloading the goods.

Cargo terminal development
Shailendra Bhatia, Nodal Officer for NIAL, told the newsmen that the state-of-the-art cargo terminal, developed across 87 acres, will be operated by AISATS.

He remarked that Noida Airport would prove to be a game-changer not only for Western Uttar Pradesh but for the entire North India region.

He further noted that the establishment of a cargo hub will dramatically enhance Noida’s potential and viability as a key electronics market in the country, as 55 per cent of the country’s mobile phones are manufactured here. “It will provide fresh momentum to the export of pharmaceuticals, electronics, food products, and agricultural goods,” he further said.