‘Air connectivity, wide-body aircraft capacity vital’

The availability of air connectivity and wide-body aircraft capacity, be it to domestic or international destinations, is vital for the growth of the air cargo industry, says Kiran Jain, Chief Operating Officer at Noida International Airport (NIA). Utilizing wide-body aircraft can offer increased cargo capacity and cost-efficiency advantages, especially for long-haul and high-demand routes. While factors such as infrastructure limitations, operational costs, and market demand may influence the feasibility of wide-body aircraft deployment, some cargo operators have incorporated wide-body aircraft into their fleet to meet specific cargo requirements. In addition to air connectivity, road, and rail connectivity also play an important part for last mile connectivity and cannot be overlooked in building a robust logistics ecosystem.