Hyderabad, March 3 -- The Hyderabad airport has recorded a 22 percent year-on-year cargo growth in 2024, handling 1,80,914 metric tonnes (MT). The surge was driven by a 36 percent increase in international cargo to 1,08,520 MT and a 5 percent rise in domestic cargo to 72,395 MT.

Hyderabad airport has reported that pharmaceutical cargo accounts for 72 percent of its total exports. The United States and Europe remained top export destinations, reportedly contributing 51 percent of total exports.

Further, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) HAS strengthened its global connectivity with Ethiopian Airlines launching freighter services to Addis Ababa and Lufthansa Cargo leading to direct operations using Boeing 777F freighters from Hyde...