Parliament Question: Air Courier Facility at Tiruchirappalli International Airport

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1999 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 30th July 2026 ) AIR COURIER FACILITY AT TIRUCHIRAPPALLI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1999. SHRI DURAI VAIKO Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government is aware that the Air Courier Facility at Tiruchirappalli International Airport is yet to become operational despite the necessary infrastructure being in place and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for delay in operationalising the said facility; (b) the present status of the proposal for commencing the Air Courier Facility at Tiruchirappalli International Airport; and (c) whether the Government proposes to expedite the operationalisation of the facility at the said airport to promote exports, improve logistics and benefit MSMEs, traders and the public in the region and if so, the details thereof along with the timeline fixed in this regard? ANSWER Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION (Shri Murlidhar Mohol) (a) to (c) International air cargo terminal at Tiruchirappalli International Airport has been established by AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (AAICLAS), a subsidiary of Airport Authority of India. Internal infrastructure has also been installed to facilitate the commencement of international courier operations. AAICLAS is taking steps for operationalisation of the terminal and has examined various options with a view to expediting the operationalisation of the facility at the said airport. However this is contingent upon various factors such as demand from courier trade agencies, commercial viability, response from stakeholders and the operating model adopted. ******