Oman Air freight service connects Hyd to Muscat

Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport on Wednesday said that Oman Air, the legacy airline of the Sultanate of Oman has launched its maiden freighter services from the city. Operating two weekly flights on Tuesday and Saturday, Boeing B737-800BCF is connecting Hyderabad and Muscat. The flight will depart from Hyderabad at 2 pm with a one-way capacity of 22 metric tons.

With this new launch, an additional weekly capacity of 88 metric tons gets added from Hyderabad Airport. This service will boost the export of pharmaceuticals and hatching eggs shipments from the city.

Pradeep Panicker, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, said: “The Oman Air freighter service from Hyderabad Airport will not only link our diverse industries within the city but will also provide businesses in the surrounding regions an access to the global market. We have developed infrastructure and innovative capabilities, digital solutions, and added multiple value additions as the demand for global cargo continues to grow. We look forward to adding more cargo routes in the coming years.”