Cambodia Angkor Air Appoints Aeroprime Group As Indian GSSA
With direct Cambodia-India flights available for the first time in June 2024, Cambodia Angkor Air has announced the appointment of Aeroprime Group as its exclusive cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA) for India.
The number of flights connecting the Kingdom to the most populous country in the world generated a lot of momentum at the start of 2024 but had been discussed for some years. In 2024, flights between New Delhi and Phnom Penh were finally confirmed to be operated by Cambodia Angkor Air and will launch on June 16, 2024.
The national airline will operate four weekly flights from Delhi to Phnom Penh (PNH) utilising an A320 aircraft.
By the end of February 2024, there were 168 international flights per day to Cambodian airports but more air routes have been confirmed for this calendar year and flights between India and Cambodia are hoped to boost tourism and other economic activities so increased logistics avenues make sense.
According to the General Department of Customs and Excise, bilateral trade between the Kingdom and India reached nearly USD $485 million in 2023.
Aeroprime Group & Cambodia Angkor Air Partnership
Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director, Aeroprime Group, said via a statement, "This new appointment marks a milestone for Aeroprime Group, reinforcing its position as a leading cargo GSSA in the Indian aviation industry. Further, it exemplifies Aeroprime’s dedication to providing top-tier sales and service solutions to global airlines, enhancing its esteemed portfolio and solidifying its reputation for excellence in the cargo sector.
Effective June 1, 2024, the partnership with Cambodia Angkor Air, will see Aeroprime Group oversee the sales service of the cargo space on these flights, ensuring “efficient and seamless logistics solutions” for the airline and expanding its network to meet the growing demand for cargo solutions while there are plans for further expansion across multiple Indian cities.
Abhishek Goyal added, "This partnership with Cambodia Angkor Air is a significant step towards our strategic vision of offering a diverse and comprehensive product offering service to our partners and clients. We are committed to supporting Cambodia Angkor Air in their growth journey by aiding their expansion plans and enhancing sales within the Indian market.”
Cambodia Angkor Air has a fleet which includes A320, A321 and ATR aircraft, and it operates flights to Cambodia, China, Laos, Singapore, and Vietnam with India to be added.
Other routes are being discussed between cities in India and Siem Reap operated by InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) and possibly Cambodia Airways being cleared for flights by the SCCA between India and Cambodia.
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