SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s air cargo arm, airlifted 800 oxygen concentrators from Hong Kong for emergency use and deliver them to Delhi during the second phase of the Coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in an unprecedented scarcity of oxygen in the country.
The consignment was airlifted by SpiceXpress’s B737 freighter aircraft. The oxygen concentrators will be delivered to Delhi via Kolkata, where the plane arrived at about 7 p.m.
“SpiceJet is deeply committed to the benefit of our fellow Indians in these most challenging and tough times,” said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet. We airlifted 800 oxygen concentrators from Hong Kong for emergency use in India with SpiceHealth, and we expect to carry more than 10,000 oxygen concentrators from around the world in the coming days.
SpiceHealth, a healthcare company founded by SpiceJet’s founders, has been actively engaged in the battle against Covid-19 in the region. SpiceHealth has performed over two million RT-PCR tests since its launch in November 2020, and its activities are spread across five states: Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Uttarakhand.
SpiceXpress is capable of flying over 600 tonnes of cargo daily to domestic and foreign destinations, with a network covering 63 domestic and 50 international destinations and a fleet of 19 cargo planes.
SpiceJet and SpiceXpress have played a key role in ensuring that the country’s supply chain has remained stable since the lockdown began. The airline has assisted in the delivery of essential commodities and medical equipment in India and the globe. Since March 25, 2020, SpiceJet has transported over 1.5 lakh tonnes of freight.
SpiceJet has partnered with multiple partners, including Brussels Airport, GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC), and Adani Ahmedabad International Airport, to ensure smooth distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine both within and outside the world. The airline has also partnered with world experts in cold chain technologies, including active and passive packing, and can distribute highly volatile medications and vaccines at temperatures ranging from -40°C to +25°C.
