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USTDA funds redevelopment of India’s Hisar airport
The grant aims to transform the airport into a cargo hub, strengthening India’s aviation infrastructure and supply chains.
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Agreement signed between U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Haryana's Airports Development Corporation / X/USAmbIndia
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a technical assistance grant to Haryana Airports Development Corporation Limited (HADC) to support the transformation of Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (Hisar Airport) in India into an integrated aviation hub for cargo and logistics.
The project aims to increase cargo throughput at Hisar Airport, located in the National Capital Area near New Delhi. USTDA Director Enoh T. Ebong described the initiative as part of USTDA’s commitment to India’s growing civil aviation sector, highlighting its potential to “strengthen local supply chains, and create opportunities for U.S. companies to deploy their technology for its implementation.”
Reinforcing our commitment to strengthening U.S.-India civil aviation ties, I was honored to join Chief Minister of Haryana @NayabSainiBJP for the signing of the @USTDA grant for the Master Planning of Hisar Airport into an integrated aviation hub and a cargo complex. USTDA has… pic.twitter.com/Sq6BmoHUb7
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) December 11, 2024
Since its establishment in 1967, Hisar Airport has primarily served general and business aviation, including private aircraft and pilot training. The redevelopment will address existing logistical challenges, particularly its distance from the nearest international airport, by establishing a cargo hub to boost two-way trade, investment, and infrastructure development.
Hailing the agreement a “progressive vision” for India’s aviation growth, Chief Minister of Haryana Nayab Singh Saini said, “The agreement between HADC and USTDA demonstrates the progressive vision and spirit of cooperation between the two nations.”
“Today, we celebrate the latest step in building an even better aviation experience for our citizens, businesses, and passengers throughout the world. Together, through partnerships like these, the United States and India are laying the groundwork for the future of civil aviation,” said U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti.
The project supports the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework's supply chain pillar and aligns with the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program, which fosters commercial, technical, and policy collaboration.
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