Jet Freight Logistics Ltd becomes India's First Airbus A330 P2F Widebody Cargo Airline Operator

Jet Freight Logistics Limited (JFLL), a publicly listed integrated logistics company headquartered in Mumbai, is pleased to announce a landmark development that positions the company at the forefront of India's air cargo industry.

Jet Freight Logistics Ltd (JFLL) became the official launch customer under a multi-aircraft order signed between Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH's (EFW) facility in Dresden, Germany, Seclink Group and Confity Capital Partners (Confity). This strategic collaboration falls under the Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion programme and will make JFLL the first Indian cargo airline to operate widebody Airbus A330 P2F aircraft for cargo.

This agreement represents a pivotal moment not just for JFLL but for the Indian air cargo landscape as a whole. EFW, a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, along with Seclink Group, Confity, a UAEbased investment firm will jointly introduce a new-generation freighter platform into the fast-growing Indian market. The A330 P2F aircraft will significantly enhance cargo capacity and efficiency, meeting the surging demand driven by e-commerce growth, export expansion, and infrastructure upgrades.

JFLL's involvement in this initiative underscores its strategic vision of building a robust air cargo network that supports both domestic and international freight needs, aligned with India's emergence as a global logistics hub.

The Airbus A330 P2F platform offers significant operational advantages. The A330-300P2F provides a gross payload of up to 62 tonnes with containerised volume of up to 18,581 cubic feet, delivering an innovative level of efficiency with up to 23% more cargo space than other freighter aircraft in its class. Meanwhile, the A330-200P2F can carry up to 60 tonnes over 7,700 kilometres-making the aircraft ideal for both regional and long-haul cargo operations.

JFLL looks forward to working closely with its partners EFW, Seclink Group, Confity as it enters this new chapter, advancing India's air cargo infrastructure and unlocking global opportunities for trade and commerce.

On unlocking this new chapter, Mr. Richard Theknath, Chairman and Managing Director, Jet Freight Logistics Limited, said, "We are truly honoured to be the first Indian operator of the Airbus A330 P2F widebody cargo aircraft. This milestone not only reinforces our commitment to innovation and capacity expansion but also places Jet Freight Logistics on the global cargo map. Our collaboration with EFW, Seclink Group and Confity comes at a critical juncture, as India's logistics sector is undergoing transformational growth. With these aircraft, we are gearing up to serve evolving customer needs with speed, reliability, and scale, also making us the first Indian company to operate in this class / category. Jet Freight Logistics has always believed in staying ahead of the curve, and this partnership is testament to our vision of becoming a globally competitive cargo airline. The A330 P2F offers unmatched efficiency, and with India set to become a global freight powerhouse, the timing could not be better."

Source : Equity Bulls

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