SpiceJet ensures India’s supply chain remains intact amidst COVID-19 pandemic
MGH Group firmly backs SpiceJet in this global war against coronavirus
Aviationnewsbd : SpiceJet’s fleet of five dedicated freighters are crisscrossing the global skies carrying vital supplies including medicines, medical devices, cold chain medical supplies, farm produce for various governments, medical and pharma companies, international retailers and farmer bodies in this global war against COVID-19 pandemic.
The airline has transported close to 4000 tons of cargo on more than 430 flights since the nation-wide lockdown began in India three weeks back – which is more than 70% of all air cargo carried by Indian airlines.
SpiceJet, India’s second largest airline, has been ferrying crucial medical supplies to and from Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Colombo, Kabul, Dubai and a host of other places. SpiceJet’s cargo operations have been significantly boosted by the airline’s passenger aircraft fleet where both its B737 and Q400 aircraft have been deployed to operate cargo-on-seat flights.
The MGH Group, the Global Cargo GSA of SpiceJet, has been actively involved and has supported SpiceJet’s freighter flights from Singapore to Chennai and Bengaluru carrying crucial medical supplies while extending full support to the airline’s regular cargo operations to Hanoi and Bangkok.
“Ajay Singh’s bold and farsighted move to set-up an independent cargo arm for SpiceJet has paid rich dividends by not only ensuring that the key supply chain remains intact but also providing healthy cash flows for the Company when air passenger operations have been completely grounded. He’s a true visionary. No other Indian carrier runs a dedicated freighter fleet and it was indeed bold bet to make in 2018,” said Anis Ahmed, Founder & CEO of MGH Group.
SpiceJet along with the MGH Group has been planning to further expand its freighter operations and add multiple global routes to its fast expanding network considering the surge in demand for essentials and medical supplies globally.
SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s dedicated cargo arm, launched in September 2018, operates on both domestic and international routes and is powered by SpiceJet’s fully integrated transportation network including air cargo, ground transportation and warehousing facilities across the country.
SpiceJet has helped transport tons of essential supplies including face masks, sanitizers, essential surgical supplies, IR Thermometers which are required to detect COVID-19, Hazmat suits, Coronavirus Rapid Test Kits within and outside India. The airline has even operated special flights to carry quarantined passengers to government facilities providing its planes, crew and staff for national duty.
About MGH Logistics –
MGH Logistics is a Singapore headquartered, Bangladesh born sprawling diversified Conglomerate with presence in 18 emerging Markets over 13 years. The company has a major stronghold in Asia, Middle East and Africa, and is rapidly expanding into Europe. It encompasses a variety of services such as –Supply Chain Management for Major fast fashion retailers, Automotive, and healthcare brands to Total Cargo management for Low cost carriers etc.
About Spice Jet
SpiceJet is India’s favourite airline that has made flying affordable for more Indians than ever before. SpiceJet operates 600 average daily flights to 63 destinations, including 54 domestic and 9 international ones. The airline has a fleet of 82 Boeing 737, two Airbus A320, 32 Bombardier Q-400s and five B737 freighters and is the country’s largest regional player operating 49 daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The majority of the airline’s fleet offers SpiceMax, the most spacious economy class seating in India.
The airline also operates a dedicated air cargo service under the brand name SpiceXpress offering safe, on-time, efficient and seamless cargo connectivity across India and on international routes.
