Air cargo carrier Aryan Cargo Express (ACE) is all set to launch its scheduled international service in mid-April with China and Hong Kong to be its first overseas destinations.

"We are in the process of obtaining slots in eight destination airports initially, including Japan, Thailand, the UAE and Italy. We expect to get the clearances for China and Hong Kong airports by mid-April, which will enable us to launch our first scheduled international service," said Mukut Pathak, the carrier's chairman and managing director, told The Hindu.