IndiGo sets new cargo record for A320 passenger aircraft

Airline IndiGo has set a new record for the amount of cargo carried on an A320 passenger aircraft.

Data from Spire Aviation shows that the airline broke the record twice in one week, with the second flight carrying 20.2 tonnes, by loading cargo on the seat of the aircraft.

Spire data shows that the first flight took place on May 3 between Chennai and Dubai International carrying just over 19 tonnes.

The second record-setting flight took place on May 12 between Kochi and Abu Dhabi. 

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Damian Brett

Damian Brett
I have been writing about the freight and logistics industry since 2007 when I joined International Freighting Weekly to cover the shipping sector.After a stint in PR, I have gone on to work for Containerisation International and Lloyds List - where I was editor of container shipping - before joining Air Cargo News in 2015.Contact me on [email protected]