Hyderabad, Brussels airports sign MoU to explore new air cargo connectivity with Europe

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) and Brussels Airport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen air cargo connectivity between Hyderabad and Europe and explore opportunities for sustained cargo growth.

The partnership will focus on route development, market intelligence, cargo best practices and stakeholder engagement, with the two airports working together to identify opportunities to enhance Hyderabad’s connectivity with key European markets.

As part of the agreement, RGIA and Brussels Airport will jointly assess market demand and commodity flows and develop business cases for potential Hyderabad-Brussels cargo connectivity. The airports will also engage with airlines, freight forwarders and other stakeholders to explore new cargo services and strengthen trade links between India and Europe.

Kadhir Kadhiravan, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, said, “Our collaboration with Brussels Airport Company strengthens our ability to connect Hyderabad with the wider European cargo ecosystem and supports our ambition to build a more globally integrated cargo network. By bringing together market expertise, industry partnerships and complementary strengths, we can create new opportunities for businesses in Hyderabad and across the region while strengthening the airport’s role in India’s international trade corridors.”

“As Europe’s preferred pharma and life sciences hub, Brussels Airport has built a strong ecosystem and extensive expertise in pharmaceutical logistics. Combined with Hyderabad’s leading life sciences ecosystem, this creates valuable opportunities for future cooperation and knowledge exchange,” says Arnaud Feist, CEO Brussels Airport.