News / India’s 'lone freighter operator' takes off for Singapore twice a week

Indian airline SpiceJet has launched a scheduled freighter service to Singapore, cementing its place as the country’s largest cargo carrier.

Operated by cargo arm SpiceXpress, the twice-weekly B737F will run from Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai, carrying cargo such as humanitarian goods, medical supplies and perishables.

According to Singapore Changi Airport, India is the city-state’s sixth-largest air cargo market, with uplift reaching 75,000 tonnes last year. Singapore is also India’s largest trading partner out of the Asean countries.

While the scheduled service is new, ...