Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flags off first direct flight from NAMO Airport, connecting Daman to Delhi

July 17, 2026 12:13 PM

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flags off first direct flight from NAMO Airport, connecting Daman to Delhi

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Praful Patel, flagged off the inaugural Daman-Delhi-Daman flight from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman on Thursday, marking the Union Territory's first-ever direct air connectivity with the national capital.   Operated by government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air, the inaugural flight marked a significant milestone in the government's efforts to democratis...

Civil Aviation Minister launches Alliance Air’s fixed airfare scheme ‘Fare Se Fursat’

October 13, 2025 8:26 PM

Civil Aviation Minister launches Alliance Air’s fixed airfare scheme ‘Fare Se Fursat’

In a step towards making air travel more affordable and predictable for passengers, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday launched ‘Fare Se Fursat’, a first-of-its-kind fixed airfare scheme introduced by government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air. The launch event was attended by senior officials including Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha, Alliance Air Chairman Amit Kumar, and CEO Rajarshi Sen. Under this initiative, passengers can book air tickets at a s...

DGCA audit flags findings across airlines; Alliance Air, Air India among top operators under scrutiny

July 30, 2025 5:47 PM

DGCA audit flags findings across airlines; Alliance Air, Air India among top operators under scrutiny

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released its latest audit findings of scheduled Indian airlines, offering insights into operational and safety compliance as part of its Annual Surveillance Plan (ASP) under the Safety Oversight Programme. Air India, the country's flag carrier, has come under scrutiny after the audit report recorded 51 findings against the airline - the second-highest among all scheduled operators - trailing only Alliance Air, which registered 57 findings. T...