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Manohar International Airport Handles First IL-76 Charter Flight for Antarctic Expedition

October 6, 2025
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In a significant milestone for Goa’s growing air cargo capabilities, Manohar International Airport (MIA) has successfully handled its first-ever IL-76 charter flight, transporting essential expedition supplies for India’s National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) to Antarctica via Cape Town, South Africa.

The special charter marks the first operation of an IL-76 “Gajraj” — a heavy-lift, four-engine strategic airlifter — from MIA. The aircraft carried critical cargo, including medicines, food supplies, and other essential materials to support India’s ongoing polar research programs.

Developed and operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. (GGIAL), MIA continues to strengthen its position as a capable and reliable gateway for specialized and mission-critical cargo operations. This Antarctic charter movement represents the third specialized cargo charter managed by GMR Goa Air Cargo within the last two years, underscoring the airport’s operational excellence and readiness for complex logistics requirements.

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A Historic First for Goa’s Air Cargo Sector

The IL-76 “Gajraj,” a Soviet-designed aircraft known for its long-range endurance and heavy payload capacity, is often used for transporting large volumes of freight, vehicles, and personnel to remote and challenging destinations. Its successful departure from Manohar International Airport highlights the growing operational maturity and infrastructure capability of Goa’s newest international aviation hub.

“This movement demonstrates MIA’s capability to handle complex and specialized air cargo missions with efficiency and precision,” said a GMR spokesperson. “We are proud to support India’s scientific community by facilitating this crucial expedition and reaffirming our role in enabling diverse cargo operations — from perishables and pharmaceuticals to critical project and research shipments.”

Reinforcing MIA’s Cargo Credentials

Since commencing operations, GMR Goa Air Cargo has rapidly built a reputation for its world-class facilities, efficient ground handling, and specialized infrastructure designed to accommodate a variety of cargo aircraft and commodities. Its growing portfolio of successful charters — including project logistics, relief consignments, and now scientific expeditions — reinforces MIA’s emergence as a key logistics hub for Western India.

By enabling complex, high-precision movements like the NCPOR Antarctic mission, MIA and GGIAL continue to play a pivotal role in India’s broader aviation and logistics network — combining strategic location, advanced cargo infrastructure, and technical expertise to handle diverse cargo requirements with global reach.

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