Air cargo seems to have finally come of age in India. The forthcoming launch of Amazon Prime Air, reviving an old-timer in the Indian skies – Bengaluru-based Quikjet – only underscores this. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Blue Dart was the only dedicated cargo carrier in FY 2021-22. The Amazon Prime Air launch scheduled on January 23, will mark the entry of a fifth player in the arena in just a year’s time. This heralds the turning point for the sector, say industry observers.
“The market in India is going to be interestingly crowded. We can expect to see a significant rise in fleet and also stable operations,“ cheered Mark Martin, CEO, Martin Consultancy.
