UDAN Serves Over 1.56 Crore Passengers Via 3.23 Lakh Flights: Govt
According to the ministry, a key recent initiative has been the introduction of Comprehensive Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in August 2024, and the launch of UDAN 5.5, a special bidding round for seaplanes and helicopters.
Oct 21, 2025, 23:35 PM IST
PM Modi Urges Citizens To Embrace ‘Swadeshi’ And Support Indian Labourers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 on Wednesday, alongside the launch of ‘Mumbai One’, India’s first integrated common mobility app connecting 11 public transport operators. Speaking at the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, PM Modi emphasised the significance of these developments in realising the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).
Oct 08, 2025, 16:54 PM IST
UDAN Boosts Air Travel In Gujarat, Serving 7.93 Lakh Passengers
UDAN Scheme: Recently, new routes such as Ahmedabad-Keshod, Ahmedabad-Jalgaon, and Ahmedabad-Nanded have also been added, further enhancing regional air connectivity in Gujarat.
Dec 07, 2024, 23:21 PM IST
UDAN Scheme Transforming Aviation Landscape, Making Air Travel Affordable: Centre
Regional carriers such as Flybig, Star Air, IndiaOne Air, and Fly91 have benefited from the scheme, developing sustainable business models and contributing to a burgeoning ecosystem for regional air travel.
Oct 20, 2024, 23:16 PM IST
Under UDAN Scheme 517 Routes New Routes Introduced For Tier II, Tier III Cities
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her interim budget 2024, highlighted the remarkable progress made in the aviation sector over the past decade.
Feb 01, 2024, 13:33 PM IST
UDAN Scheme Serves Over 1.30 Lakh Flyers Who Never Dreamt Of Flying: Scindia
UDAN scheme has facilitated 1.30 lakh passengers, making air travel accessible. Aviation, backed by 2.75 lakh flights and funding, is vital for transportation, affirms the Civil Aviation Minister.
Dec 05, 2023, 19:31 PM IST
Star Air Becomes India's Largest Private Regional Airline: Details Here
Star Air is the only Indian regional airline to first introduce Embraer 145 aircraft operating on domestic routes in the country; read on for more details.
Aug 24, 2023, 14:01 PM IST
Government Launches 'UDAN 5.0', Fifth Round Of Regional Connectivity Scheme
Under the fifth round of Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) or Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), the focus will be on Category-2 (20-80 seats) and Category-3 (more than 80 seats).
Apr 22, 2023, 13:00 PM IST
THESE northeastern states to get international air connectivity to Bangladesh and Myanmar under UDAN scheme
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated two new international routes to Bangladesh and Myanmar from THESE northeastern states to boost international air connectivity.
Oct 31, 2022, 13:07 PM IST
Alliance Air commences Delhi-Shimla flight services after 2 years, to operate 7 days a week
Alliance Air commences Delhi-Shimla flight services after 2 years, 50 percent seats subsidised under UDAN scheme, reports IANS.
Sep 26, 2022, 16:06 PM IST
UP to get it's first tabletop airport in Chitrakoot; aircrafts to start flight ops under UDAN scheme
UP's first tabletop airport is ready for inauguration in Chitrakoot and will soon start its flight ops under the UDAN scheme.
Aug 04, 2022, 10:37 AM IST
Star Air launches first direct flight between Belagavi and Nagpur, reduces travel time to 1 hour
Star Air will operate twice a week between Belagavi and Nagpur on Tuesday and Saturday under the popular UDAN scheme.
Apr 16, 2022, 08:50 AM IST
UDAN scheme: Country's first Air Taxi services launched from Chandigarh to Hisar
To date, 307 routes and 54 airports including five heliports and two water aerodromes have been operationalized under the Regional Connectivity Scheme.
Jan 15, 2021, 21:20 PM IST
Pawan Hans launches helicopter flights on Dehradun-Gauchar route in Uttarakhand under UDAN scheme
Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) on Wednesday (July 30) launched the first helicopter service on the Dehradun-New Tehri-Srinagar-Gauchar route in Uttarakhand under the UDAN scheme of the central government.
Jul 30, 2020, 07:09 AM IST
Flying for All: Telangana to set up six more airports
The state government has appointed Airports Authority of India (AAI) as a consultant for preparing techno feasibility studies for existing airstrips and feasibility studies for the greenfield airports.
Mar 13, 2020, 22:23 PM IST
UDAN 4.0: Bids invited for 30 Airports/Airstrips, one Water Aerodrome in North-Eastern region
The Ministry of Civil Aviation will bear 90% of VGF (Viability Gap Funding) and the remaining 10% by North East state governments.
Dec 06, 2019, 23:07 PM IST
Centre plans to build 11 new airports in Jammu and Kashmir, 2 in Ladakh
The Centre has decided to build 11 new airports in Jammu and Kashmir and two in Ladakh under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik( UDAN)-Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS).
Dec 05, 2019, 19:25 PM IST
AAI invites bids for 4th round of regional connectivity UDAN scheme
The AAI will give priority to air connectivity to North Eastern Region, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh among others.
Dec 03, 2019, 17:54 PM IST
Karnataka’s Kalaburagi airport becomes operational today
Star Air operated the first flight between Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in Bengaluru and Kalaburagi Airport (GBR).
Nov 22, 2019, 17:15 PM IST
Trip to Andaman via seaplanes; govt to soon make announcement under UDAN-3
At present, flights are operating in around 155 UDAN routes.
Feb 05, 2019, 14:19 PM IST