Goa's Mopa airport expands horizons with first freighter operation

Goa's Mopa airport has reached a new achievement with its inaugural freighter operation. The GMR Goa team efficiently handled the first freighter flight, bringing in 25 tonnes of defence equipment. Mopa's cargo terminal successfully processed the import, marking a significant accomplishment in the airport's cargo capabilities. In collaboration with Chapman Freeborn and BBN Airlines, the GMR Goa team facilitated this operation using an A321 freighter. Additionally, in an interview with Indian Transport & Logistics News, Thakur Purushtottam Singh, Business Head, Goa Air Cargo, GOX, said, "The route of the flight was Belgium, then Sharjah and finally to GOX." He also confirmed that the freighter was carrying defence equipment. "The flight will return today to Sharjah," added Singh.