SpiceJet is operating its first cargo freighter on the Chennai-Singapore-Chennai route today, carrying critical medical equipment and Covid-19 related medical supplies.
A Boeing 737 freighter aircraft is scheduled to arrive in Chennai at around 5.30 pm today. SpiceJet will operate a second freighter flight tomorrow carrying medical supplies from Singapore to Bengaluru, the carrier said in a release.
SpiceJet has transported over 1,500 tonnes of cargo carrying essential supplies since the nationwide lockdown began.
“SpiceJet is putting its freighter and passenger aircraft to maximum use to carry medical and other vital supplies in these difficult times and is firmly committed and honoured to be a part of the government’s ‘Lifeline Udan’ initiative.
