Civil Aviation Minister

August 20, 2026 1:35 AM

Delhi airport expands transshipment cargo network to four domestic, two international destinations

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday flagged off the scaled-up phase of India's transshipment cargo reform at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, expanding the network to four additional domestic origin stations and two international destinations. The expanded network will now connect Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad with London and Copenhagen through Delhi's Transshipment Excellence Centre (TEC), following the successful completion of a proof-of-concept ...

May 21, 2026 11:31 AM

Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates Bhagwan Birsa Munda statue, passenger facilities at Ranchi airport

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday inaugurated a series of passenger-centric and culturally themed facilities at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi, including a statue and feature wall dedicated to tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth along with senior officials from the aviation sector and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The newly launched facilities include the...

April 24, 2026 4:52 PM

Ram Mohan Naidu unveils second phase of FTO Rankings; India eyes 30,000 pilots amid aviation boom

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has released the second phase of rankings for Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved Flying Training Organisations (FTOs), marking a key step towards strengthening India’s pilot training ecosystem. The rankings, compiled by the DGCA under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), aim to improve transparency, enhance safety standards, and promote accountability across flying training institutes. The first phase of the ranking framework ...

April 8, 2026 10:13 PM

Government announces relief measures for airlines, cuts airport charges by 25%

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday announced a series of relief measures for domestic airlines, including a 25% reduction in landing and parking charges, amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The move is aimed at easing operational cost pressures on Indian carriers and ensuring that air travel remains affordable for passengers despite rising global fuel prices. Relief Amid Rising ATF Costs The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said the aviation secto...

April 1, 2026 4:14 PM

Govt caps ATF price hike for domestic airlines at 25% amid global fuel shock

In a move aimed at shielding domestic air travel from a sharp surge in global fuel prices, the government has capped the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines at 25%, significantly lower than the over 100% rise indicated by international benchmarks. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the intervention comes in response to an “extraordinary situation in global energy markets” triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for glob...

January 4, 2026 3:04 PM

Andhra Pradesh: Bhogapuram airport conducts successful validation flight, moves closer to operations

The upcoming GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport at Bhogapuram on Saturday successfully conducted validation flight, marking a key step towards operational readiness. The validation flight, operated by an Air India aircraft, was conducted in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India (AAI), the Andhra Pradesh government, and the GMR Group. The exercise validates the airport’s air...

December 30, 2025 1:38 PM

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurates DHRUV-NG helicopter in Bengaluru

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday inaugurated DHRUV-NG, the next-generation civil helicopter, at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru. HAL Chairman and Managing Director Dr D.K. Sunil was also present on the occasion. The minister flagged off the inaugural flight of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) DHRUV-NG, a civil variant of the indigenous helicopter showcased by HAL at the Aero India 2025 air show. According to HAL, the DHRUV-NG is a 5.5-tonne light twi...

December 18, 2025 12:24 PM

‘Working extensively to reform civil aviation sector’: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Ram Mohan Naidu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, praising his efforts to reform the civil aviation sector. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu Garu. He is a youthful leader who is working extensively to reform the civil aviation sector. Praying for his long life and wonderful health.” Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his wishes, praying...

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...

September 18, 2025 12:47 PM

Number of air travellers surges to 25 crore in 2025: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

The number of air travellers in India has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from around 11 crore in 2014 to nearly 25 crore in 2025, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday. Speaking at the launch of the pan-India ‘Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025’ from Hindon Airport, the minister highlighted the significant growth of India’s aviation sector. Giving an example, he noted that Hindon Airport, which operated just one flight in 2020, is now connected to 16 cities across th...