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Aeroflot has further strengthened its presence in India with recent expansion in Goa. To capitalise on trade between India and Russia, Aeroflot has launched new cargo flights to Goa, Mopa Airport.  Starting October 1, 2024, the airline is operating six weekly flights on the Moscow-Goa-Moscow and Yekaterinburg-Goa-Yekaterinburg routes. This expansion will add 45 tons of weekly cargo capacity, streamlining the movement of goods and improving supply chain efficiency. Naveen Rao, Director of Delmos Aviation, Aeroflot’s cargo representative in India, said, “We are thrilled to contribute to the strengthening of trade ties between India and Russia. Our thrice-weekly flights connecting Moscow and Goa, as well as thrice-weekly flights Yekaterinburg and Goa, underscore our commitment to meeting the growing demand for cargo services in the region.” Aeroflot’s new flights to Goa will benefit businesses in both India and Russia, providing increased tourism, trade opportunities and improved logistics.   The airline, based at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, has been operating daily A-333/B-777 passenger flights from Delhi since 1960.

Sunil Kohli, Managing Director, Rahat Cargo says, “We are aware that an efficient and result-oriented cold chain requires an unbroken chain of refrigerated manufacturing, production, storage, packaging, tracking, transportation, proper equipment and skilled personnel handling the processes coupled with safe and secure delivery at the destination. And to adhere to such a chain of actions, we face several challenges such as deficient cold storage, insufficient transportation facilities fraught with vehicle breakdowns followed by threats of cyber-attacks, high operating costs, rising raw material prices & increased labour wages. Further, an induction of drones may deliver an enhanced visibility, tracking facilities and real-time monitoring of stored goods. Drones with bar code readers can facilitate stock checks leading to an improved inventory management efficiency. In fact, usage of drones in managing the cold chain products may deliver a revolutionary & positive transformation in managing the logistics.”

GMR Airports Infrastructure (formerly GMR Infrastructure) has entered into a share purchase agreement with Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide, to acquire 10 per cent stake held by the latter in Delhi International Airport for a consideration of USD 126 million. GIL currently holds 64 per cent of the paid-up capital of DIAL and post the proposed acquisition, its stake in DIAL would increase to 74 per cent. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will continue to hold 26 equity stake of DIAL, the company said in a statement. “Post consummation of the transaction, Fraport’s appointment as the airport operator of DIAL shall continue to be governed by the Airport Operator Agreement and/or any other agreement(s) executed in relation to its role as the airport operator,” it said. The company further stated that the transaction, which is subject to the AAI’s approval and approval of GIL shareholders, along with customary closing conditions, is expected to be concluded within 180 days from the date of execution of the agreement. “Fraport has been one of the original shareholders and have been our partners in airport journey. They have extended significant technical support to Delhi Airport as per their role of airport operator,” GBS Raju, Business Chairman (Airports), GMR Group, said. Commenting on the development, Kiran Kumar Grandhi, Corporate Chairman of GMR Group said, “The acquisition of additional stake in DIAL is in line with our objective of consolidating our presence in core assets of the Group and signifies the importance of Delhi airport in the overall group portfolio.”