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Afcom Holdings Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt Ltd and Noida International Airport to enhance cargo connectivity and develop integrated freight operations in Jewar.
The tripartite collaboration is expected to accelerate the emergence of Noida International Airport (NIA) as a major logistics and cargo hub for North India. Under the agreement, Afcom will base its freighter aircraft at the airport and operate dedicated cargo services connecting key international markets.
The partnership comes at a time when India is witnessing rapid growth in air freight demand, driven by e-commerce expansion, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and export-oriented industries. Industry experts believe the strategic location of NIA, combined with multimodal connectivity infrastructure, positions the airport to become a crucial gateway for international trade and time-sensitive cargo movement.
Afcom currently operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800 freighters serving destinations across Asia and the Middle East, including Bangkok, Yangon, Hanoi, Colombo, Malé, and Dubai. Through the collaboration, the airline aims to expand its cargo network while leveraging the airport’s developing logistics ecosystem.
As part of the agreement, the three partners will jointly identify high-potential international routes, assess cargo demand patterns, and create a long-term network development strategy. The alliance will also focus on aligning operational and infrastructure requirements to ensure efficient cargo handling and sustainable growth.
AISATS, one of India’s leading airport services and cargo handling companies, has been actively strengthening its footprint at Noida International Airport. Earlier this year, the company announced large-scale investments in cargo and logistics infrastructure at Jewar, including an integrated cargo terminal with advanced handling systems and scalable capacity for future growth.
The airport’s integrated cargo terminal is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting exporters from northern India, especially from manufacturing clusters in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, and adjoining states. With industries increasingly seeking faster and cost-efficient logistics solutions, dedicated freighter operations from NIA could reduce dependency on existing congested metro airports.
The collaboration also aligns with broader government efforts to position Uttar Pradesh as a logistics and manufacturing powerhouse. Noida International Airport is scheduled to commence commercial operations from June 15, 2026, opening new opportunities for passenger airlines, cargo operators, and supply chain stakeholders.
For the Indian air cargo sector, the Afcom-AISATS partnership represents more than a routine commercial agreement. It signals growing confidence in emerging airport infrastructure and highlights the increasing importance of integrated logistics networks in supporting India’s trade ambitions and supply chain resilience.
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