Trichy: As Trichy International Airport is witnessing a rise in cargo shipments, international freight carriers have decided to start their operations from the city. Sri Lankan Airlines will be the first to introduce a cargo flight from here in the next two months.
The airlines is planning to introduce McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (twin-jet) (MD82) Aircraft for the cargo services. The carrier, which has a capacity of 19 tonnes, will be operated for twice a week, and the airline is currently working on processes involved in ground handling operations. The old terminals of the airport have been modified to cargo terminals. The terminals spans to 4,000 square feet and has ability to handle at least 250 tonnes of goods in a single time.
The Trichy International Airport established four years ago has been witnessing a tremendous rise in cargo shipments, and it is expected that over 6,500 tonnes of goods was transported this year. In July alone, more than 600 tonnes of goods was exported.
11/08/15 Harish Murali/Times of India
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The airlines is planning to introduce McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (twin-jet) (MD82) Aircraft for the cargo services. The carrier, which has a capacity of 19 tonnes, will be operated for twice a week, and the airline is currently working on processes involved in ground handling operations. The old terminals of the airport have been modified to cargo terminals. The terminals spans to 4,000 square feet and has ability to handle at least 250 tonnes of goods in a single time.
The Trichy International Airport established four years ago has been witnessing a tremendous rise in cargo shipments, and it is expected that over 6,500 tonnes of goods was transported this year. In July alone, more than 600 tonnes of goods was exported.
11/08/15 Harish Murali/Times of India
