First ATP prepared for delivery to new Indian cargo operation

The first of three British Aerospace ATP turboprop freighters is being prepared for delivery to Indian courier company First Flight Couriers, which is establishing a domestic cargo operation.

The Mumbai-based company is leasing the aircraft from BAE Systems, with deliveries due between May and July following conversion into E-class bulk freighters by West Air.

First Flight Couriers, which has traditionally used hold space on Indian domestic carriers and made onward connections by road, has decided to set-up a dedicated airline to improve its service.

Source: Flight International