Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS), a joint venture between Air India Limited and SATS Limited has been appointed by THAI Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) in Hyderabad, India to provide ground handling services for its cargo freighter aircraft.
THAI is introducing its first Boeing 747-400 retrofitted cargo freighter aircraft. This aircraft designed to carry 100 tons per flight to and from Asia, Europe & Australia, will operate to nine cities: Taipei, Tokyo, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Sydney and Bangkok. The first stop of the THAI cargo aircraft is at the Hyderabad International Airport on 12 April 2012 where AISATS will manage the entire ramp operations for the freighter.
“We wish THAI all the success with the launch of their freighter services in India. We are proud that they have selected AISATS as their partner for ground handling services at the Hyderabad International Airport. We look forward to partnering with THAI as an extension to our successful partnership for the handling of their passenger flights. This partnership is in-line with our overall expansion strategy and we are working closely with the entire airport community to contribute to the overall growth of the Hyderabad International Airport.” said Willy Ko, CEO, AISATS.
AISATS started its Hyderabad operations in March 2008 serving Air India and other leading international airlines. AISATS has in the past year handled over 9,000 flights with staff strength of around 900 people out of Hyderabad. AISATS leverages on the wealth of ground handling knowledge, skill sets and experience from talent across the world, coupled with a young fleet of ground support equipment which enhances the efficiency of the ground operations and ensures safety of staff and the customer's aircraft.