India has emerged as world's 3rd-largest domestic aviation market, says Delhi CMDelhi CM Rekha Gupta highlighted India's infrastructure and digital growth, noting the metro rail network's expansion to 26 cities and incr...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Boosting BRICS, Brazil eyes role in India's defence sectorEmbraer, the Brazilian aerospace powerhouse, is setting its sights on a lucrative contract with the Indian Air Force, proposing the KC-390 ...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
'Nobody will fly': India's plane versus train battle gets a twistIndia's Railway Minister said upcoming bullet trains will dominate short-haul routes like Mumbai-Pune and Bengaluru-Chennai, mirroring glob...
12 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Indian aviation sector to handle about 500 million passengers annually by 2030: NMIA chiefIndia's aviation industry is gearing up for an extraordinary transformation. Experts anticipate a surge to 500 million air travelers by 203...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
If air connectivity is meant to drive regional development, UDAN is struggling for lift-offIndia's UDAN scheme, aimed at affordable regional air travel, faces significant challenges with 11 developed airports reportedly grounded. ...
06 Nov, 2025, 11.12 PM IST
Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu inaugurates Kolkata-Hindon-Goa flightUnion Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu launched a BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata to Goa via Hindon to boost regional connec...
02 Mar, 2025, 07.35 AM IST
Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils UDAN 5.2, says aviation sector fleet size has expanded 75 pc since 2013Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said the aviation sector has seen an exponential growth in the last few years...
25 Jul, 2023, 08.51 PM IST
Civil aviation ministry to commence flights to Vellore under UDAN scheme: Jyotiraditya Scindia"In terms of airport, Salem airport has been operationalised (in Tamil Nadu). Vellore will be operational in the next couple of months. Fou...
09 Apr, 2023, 12.31 AM IST
Government plans to include more airports under Krishi Udan: Jyotiraditya Scindia“At least 31 airports are under Krishi Udan. We are speaking to the Ministry of Defence to include 21 more,” Scindia said, while speaking o...
15 Feb, 2023, 12.00 AM IST
Pawan Hans launches helicopter services on six routes in AssamRCS UDAN Helicopter services in the state of Assam will boost Air-connectivity within the State by offering the fastest mode of travel to c...
10 Feb, 2023, 10.27 AM IST
Pawan Hans commences helicopter services on six routes in AssamThese new helicopter services launched under the RCS UDAN scheme will provide connectivity on the “Dibrugarh-Jorhat-Tezpur-Guwahati-Tezpur-...
09 Feb, 2023, 06.48 PM IST
Over 1 crore passengers flew in 5 years under UDAN scheme: GovtMore than one crore passengers have flown in the last five years while benefitting from the Ministry of Civil Aviation's flagship programme...
17 Aug, 2022, 08.55 PM IST
Regional Connectivity Scheme adds another wing at Dibrugarh Airport in AssamDomestic carrier Indigo started another flight under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN programme of Government of India, in its...
12 Jul, 2021, 07.57 PM IST
Airports Authority of India begins regular flight services at Rupsi Airport in AssamAs a gesture of welcome, water cannon salute was accorded to the incoming flight by the Rupsi Airport officials. All safety checks and mand...
08 May, 2021, 10.22 PM IST
Regional cargo flights may get viability fundingAccording to AAI, freight carried through Indian airports increased 12.7% during FY2017-18.
22 Nov, 2018, 06.58 AM IST
UDAN may extend its wings to Southeast Asian destinationsState govts to provide monetary support and identify the routes under the scheme.
22 Aug, 2018, 10.35 PM IST
Rolls-Royce keen to make small aircraft with Indian companiesNotably, HAL plans to build the first ‘Made in India’ aircraft by 2022 through PPP model. Rolls-Royce & HAL are JV partners in a firm that ...
24 Apr, 2017, 02.24 AM IST