Lufthansa has received formal approval from the Indian civil aviation authority for its "Lufthansa Cargo India" division to begin operations. The carrier, which will operate as Hinduja Cargo Services, is a joint venture, owned 60% by UK-based Hinduja Group, with the remaining 40% held by Lufthansa Cargo. Based in New Delhi, the carrier will begin operations in October, linking major Indian cities with Lufthansa's cargo hub at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Four Boeing 727-200s will be operated initially, with a fifth aircraft to be added by mid-1997, when connections to South-East Asia will start.
Source: Flight International
