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VISHAL BHATNAGAR |
Managing Director– Cargo Operations,
Delta Air Lines
Our emphasis will be on refining our
integrated offerings
Delta Cargo, the freight division of
Delta Air Lines Inc. – one of the largest
airlines in the US, offers access to an
extensive global network, carrying
billions of cargo tonnes-miles each year
and reaching hundreds of destinations.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals and
organs for transplant to fresh flowers
and seasonal produce, Delta Cargo
handles a diverse range of shipments
with a robust product portfolio that
ensures top-tier service tailored to
meet each customer’s individual
requirement. Vishal Bhatnagar,
Managing Director– Cargo
Operations, Delta Air Lines, during
a quick chat with UPAMANYU BORAH ,
briefed on how they continue to make
the difference by providing progressive,
specially engineered solutions, all
underpinned by innovation.
C
onsiderable freighter capacity is
expected to be removed from the
market as more belly capacity
returns and also because the
cost of operating all-cargo aircraft no
longer matches the market rate and
demand. What’s your opinion and how
do you view this?
My view is that while the total freighter
capacity might decrease, it is unlikely to
be entirely phased out. Freighters remain
indispensable to the logistics sector due to
their ability to handle speci昀椀c types of cargo
that are tailored for dedicated freighter operations. Thus, while the number of freighters
may diminish, they will continue to play a
crucial role in transporting cargo that cannot
be accommodated by passenger aircraft.
Moreover, it is true that freighters are
becoming more expensive to operate, which
influences general market preferences.
However, it is important to note that the
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