SpiceJet’s frieghter arm receives DGCA approval for drone trials

NEW DELHI: Private airline company SpiceJet has received formal approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct drone trials. Post trials and approvals, SpiceXpress, the cargo arm of SpiceJet, plans to use drones to provide for a quicker, faster and a cost-effective delivery of medical, pharma and essential supplies and e-commerce products, the carrier said.

Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, said, “Testing of drone technology for last mile connectivity and cost-effective cargo deliveries are a big leap in the air transportation of essential and non-essential supplies in India. We are extremely optimistic about using this exciting new mode of delivery for products like perishables and medicines which have a smaller shelf-life and need urgent deliveries in the remotest parts of India.”