HAL-Concor rolls out cargo operations in Nashik

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the state-run aircraft manufacturer, and Container Corporation of India (Concor), the rake operator, on Tuesday announced launch of international air cargo operations from Nashik Ojhar airport.
HAL, which owns the airport and uses it for defence related activities, plans to scale up passenger operations there and also set up a maintenance, repairs and overhaul facility.
Kingfisher currently operates Mumbai flights from the airport.
The air cargo operations at the Ojhar airport would be undertaken by Halcon, an equal-stake joint venture between HAL and Concor.
Clarion Solutions, a terminal operating company from Transworld group would handle the cargo facility at the airport and also bring
business.
HAL has invested close to Rs60 crore in infrastructure upgradation at the airport while Halcon has invested Rs12.66 crore towards cargo facility investment.
Due to its location, HAL’s managing director PV Deshmukh is confident that the airport will help decongest excess cargo at the Mumbai International Airport.
21/09/11 Amritha Pillay/Daily News & Analysis

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