SpiceJet to introduce SpiceXpress drone service to target mid mile deliveries
SpiceJet demonstrated its Drone delivery capabilities at the Gwalior Drone Mela at Madhav Institute of Technology & Science. The airline plans to introduce SpiceXpress drone delivery service to strategically expand its logistics platform while building a unique and seamless supply chain competence for itself. The initial aim is to target mid mile drone deliveries while preparing for last mile deliveries in the future.
With this aim, the airline plans to introduce customized drones of different payloads including 0-5 kg, 5-10 kg and 10-25 kg which have the potential to change India’s supply chain capabilities thereby making it more resilient and sustainable.
SpiceXpress will focus on delivering vaccines, life-saving drugs and essential goods among others to the remotest and farthest corners of the country which is otherwise difficult to reach by the traditional means of transportations. SpiceJet has partnered with Throttle Aerospace for more than 50 customized high-end drones while Aeologic will provide the drone software management.
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