India’s Aviation Ministry Approves 3 New Airlines

Dusmanta Behera
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To boost more the civil aviation sector, Shankh Air, Al-Hind Air and FlyExpress receiving No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, clearing their way to begin operations.

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu recently met teams from the three aspiring airlines, noting that Uttar Pradesh-based Shankh Air had already secured its NOC earlier and is expected to commence operations from 2026.

Operated by Uttar Pradesh–based Shankh Aviation, the airline aims to expand its fleet to 20–25 aircraft over the next two to three years.

Al-Hind Air and FlyExpress have also received their NOCs this week from the ministry of civil aviation.

Currently, India has nine scheduled domestic airlines, with IndiGo and the Air India Group together commanding over 90 per cent market share.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.
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