Indian air cargo carrier Afcom has added a third Boeing 737-800 passenger-to-freighter aircraft as it continues to expand its operations.
The aircraft arrived at Chennai International Airport on 30 December. Afcom is based at the airport and said the new freighter will increase its operational capacity and support growth across key domestic and regional routes.
Deepak Parasuraman, chairman and managing director of Afcom Holdings, said the addition marked another step in the airline’s expansion. “The induction of our third aircraft strengthens our operating platform and enhances our ability to serve customers across expanding trade lanes,” he said.
“We remain focused on disciplined growth while building a reliable and scalable cargo network.”
According to aircraft data provider Planespotters, Afcom received its first Boeing 737-800 freighter in May 2024, followed by a second aircraft in August 2024.
The growing fleet is expected to help the airline meet rising demand for air cargo services, including time-sensitive and specialised shipments.
Afcom currently operates domestic cargo services linking Chennai with Mumbai and Delhi. Internationally, it flies from Chennai to Colombo, Malé and Bangkok.
The airline also launched scheduled cargo flights from Bengaluru to Malé last year and plans to add a new route from Chennai to Singapore.
