Cochin Airport plans launch of freighter service

07 Jul 2007

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Cochin: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is planning to launch a dedicated cargo airline, which will mainly connect West Asian destinations.

The Indian airport service provider also said that it is in discussions with international and domestic companies to discuss potential partnerships for the freighter service.

According to CIAL, the freighter service would operate under the brand name Air Kerala.

It also said that it is negotiating with Indian Airlines for possible conversion of old passenger aircraft into cargo planes.

"The project will supplement our proposed state-of-the-art centre for perishable cargo, which can handle 40,000 metric tonnes a year," said Sriram Bharath, managing director, CIAL.

"With this centre and freighter service, we can facilitate the export and import of perishable cargo, such as vegetables, fruits, flowers, fish and meat products to different parts of the country and the world, including West Asia," he added.

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