October 9th, 2020 4:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Two New Airlines Get Permission to Fly Under UDAN Scheme

The Director-General of DGCA, the civil aviation regulatory authority, has confirmed that two airlines have received green flags to fly under UDAN scheme, reports The Hindustan Times. According to the report, an official has said that two commuter airlines Big Charter and Aviation Connectivity are in the final certification stage. Once they complete the clearance process, they would fly under the Central Government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). However, there is... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Eight New Routes Turn Operational Under UDAN

According to a statement released by the Civil Aviation Ministry, the government has made eight routes operational under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) since Friday. The new routes that became functional include to and fro service between Mysore-Hyderabad, Goa-Mysore, Cochin-Mysore, and Kolkata-Shillong. The activation of eight routes has made the total number of operational routes under UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme to 194. A total of 705 routes have... Read More

July 16th, 2020 6:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Ministry Seeks Additional Fund for UDAN Scheme: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may increase the budget of UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik), the regional connectivity scheme in his second term, according to The Economic Times. The Civil Aviation Ministry has already contacted the Government with a proposal for additional funds, the report said. The additional fund will clear the deficits existing in executing the scheme. As per UDAN scheme, 688 routes are awarded so far. An Airports... Read More

July 16th, 2020 6:01 AM 0 COMMENTS

Pune Airport Blames Airlines for Not Starting UDAN Flights After Winning Bids: Report

Despite winning the bids for the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), the airlines are reluctant to start services from Pune airport, reports Times of India. SpiceJet, IndiGo, Alliance Air, Air Deccan, and Star Airlines had won the RCS bid for five destinations from Pune. Except for Alliance Air, none of them applied for slots at the airport for UDAN flights. There were empty slots at Pune airport, but none of the... Read More

July 16th, 2020 3:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

Fourth Round Of Route Allocation Under UDAN Scheme Will Witness The Inclusion Of Northeastern States

Government is soon trying to reach the milestone of 1000 regional connectivity routes under ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik’ or UDAN scheme. In the upcoming months, Government will allot new routes under the programme, primarily to northeastern states, India’s islands or other hills. The government wants to ensure connectivity to such regions through air travel. Scaling up subsidized regional connectivity will boost the tourism of the country. Government has kept... Read More

July 20th, 2019 11:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Ministry Adds 12 New Routes Under RCS UDAN Scheme

The total count of operational routes under the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) has become 186, with another 12 becoming functional. “12 routes under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN have recently become functional. This takes the total operational routes under UDAN to 186 (including eight Tourism RCS routes) of the total 706 sanctioned Routes,” a statement from Civil Aviation Ministry... Read More

July 16th, 2019 7:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alliance Air Announces Flights from Mysuru to Hyderabad, Kochi, Goa from July 19 Under UDAN Scheme

Alliance Air, a regional subsidiary of Air India has announced daily flights from Mandakalli airport in Mysuru to Hyderabad, Kochi and Goa starting from 19 July 2019. These flights are launched under the Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). The passengers will now have the choice of travelling from Hyderabad to Mysuru and returning the same day with onward options of Kochi, Bengaluru and Goa from Mysuru.... Read More

July 2nd, 2019 6:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

UDAN International Scheme Commences With SpiceJet’s New Guwahati-Dhaka Service

SpiceJet has commenced service between Guwahati and Dhaka under the International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) from 1 July 2019. The flight will depart Guwahati at 11.55 am, while it will leave Dhaka at 2.10 pm every day. The service between Guwahati-Dhaka is the first to fly under the UDAN International scheme. The promotional airfare for a one-way trip between Guwahati and Dhaka costs INR 3,355. The first flight between the... Read More

May 5th, 2023 2:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bhogapuram International Greenfield Airport in AP to Be Developed in Three Phases

The Bhogapuram International Greenfield Airport in Andhra Pradesh will be developed in three phases with a total capacity of 18 million passengers per annum (MPPA). The first phase will serve 6 MPPA, while the second phase will increase the capacity up to 12 MPPA. The third and final phase will conclude the development with a total capacity of 18 MPPA. Also Read: 73 Airports Have Become Operational Under UDAN Till... Read More

February 27th, 2023 11:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

PM Inaugurates Shivamogga Airport in Karnataka

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Shivamogga Airport along with various development projects that cost over Rs 3,600 crore in Shivamogga, Karnataka, today. Prime Minister said, "The new airport is going to open doors of development for Shivamogga, the land of nature, culture, and agriculture." Also Read: Bangalore Airport’s New Terminal Building T2 Inaugurated by PM Modi Shivamogga Airport Constructed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore,... Read More

February 15th, 2023 4:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jyotiraditya Scindia Lays the Foundation Stone of Rewa Airport

The Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, laid the foundation stone of Rewa Airport in Madhya Pradesh. Rewa is a region located in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and historical significance. Rewa Airfield in Madhya Pradesh Rewa Airfield has a runway of 1400 meters... Read More

November 22nd, 2022 9:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Kerala: Two New International Flights by Air India Express Will Depart

With Air India Express's soon-to-be-launched services to Bahrain and Dammam from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, the southern Indian state of Kerala will benefit from two new connections to the Middle East. In order to increase the number of flights it offers during the winter, the airline has opted to lease two Boeing 737s from Vistara. Over the coming years, the airline is also set to receive significant money from the... Read More

November 19th, 2022 8:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Flybig Partners With Monte to Explore Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies

Flybig, a regional airline in India that operates point-to-point services to regional cities, has recently announced a GoGreen initiative to reduce its fleet's carbon footprint and support the decarbonisation of air transportation in India. The airline, on Thursday, announced that it had signed an agreement with Monte (MONTE Aircraft Leasing Limited, UK) to explore reducing its fleet's carbon footprint. Also Read: Flybig: Check the Routes in Which the Airline Operates... Read More

November 11th, 2022 1:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

dnata’s Airport Operations Remains the Largest Contributor to Revenue with AED 3.5 Billion

Dubai National Air Travel Agency (dnata) is an Emirati airport services provider which provides aircraft ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services across five continents announces record half-year performance for 2022-2023 In the first half of 2022-23, dnata grew its footprint with new long-term concession contracts to provide services. It invested US$ 17 million into its operations in Erbil, Iraq, including an advanced cool chain facility, bus maintenance facility,... Read More

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