News

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates Fly91, Unveils Maiden Flight to Lakshadweep

Goa: Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, inaugurated Fly91, a regional airline, and flagged off its maiden flight between Manohar International Airport (MOPA), Goa, and Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep.

In his inaugural address, Scindia commended the transformative changes in the aviation industry under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlighted the shift from news of airline closures and bankruptcies to the birth of six new regional airlines in the last decade. The Minister emphasized the multidimensional growth of civil aviation in India, showcasing the sector’s resilience and adaptability.

Scindia reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering connectivity in tier 2 and tier 3 cities through the UDAN scheme. He outlined the ambitious goal of increasing domestic air traffic to 30 crores by 2030, a significant surge from the 6 crores recorded in 2014.

Fly91 announced that scheduled flights would commence from March 18, 2024, connecting Manohar International Airport, Goa, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jalgaon, Agatti, Pune, and Nanded. Additionally, flights from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune will link to Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Nanded, and Goa, gradually expanding connectivity.

These new routes aim to meet the growing demand for improved connectivity across the nation, fostering tourism, trade, and commerce.

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

Railways to Add Temporary Coaches to Several Trains Ahead of Festive Rush

Bhubaneswar: The Railways will temporarily augment several trains originating from Odisha with additional coaches to…

9 hours ago

Odisha Records Steady Rise in Missing Women Cases, 72,090 Reported in Five Years

Bhubaneswar: The number of women reported missing in Odisha has risen steadily over the past…

9 hours ago

India Hammer Bangladesh 10-0, Set Up Asian Games Hockey Semi-final Against Pakistan

Kakamigahara: India completed a perfect Pool A campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with…

13 hours ago

Odisha Reaches 100 Tsunami Ready Villages, Expands Coastal Preparedness

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reached a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen tsunami preparedness at…

13 hours ago

Odisha Orders Statewide Review of Unused Govt Land, Action Against Misuse

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ordered a comprehensive review of government land allotted or transferred…

14 hours ago

Khordha Heritage Walk Explores Paika Martial Traditions, Sacred Sites

Khordha: Traditional Paika martial arts took centre stage during the second Khordha Heritage Walks on…

15 hours ago