November 19, 2024 3:57 PM

India’s domestic air traffic crosses 5 lakh passengers in a single day, marking aviation milestone

Indian aviation achieved a historic milestone as over 505,412 domestic air passengers took to the skies on Sunday, surpassing the 5 lakh mark for the first time. Celebrating the achievement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a post on X, "India's aviation sector is soaring higher than ever, connecting dreams and destinations seamlessly." Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu attributed this milestone to transformative policies such as the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN), advancem...