Ministry of Civil Aviation

November 20, 2024 4:35 PM

UDAN scheme enhancing regional connectivity, making it accessible for millions: Centre

The UDAN scheme has fuelled the civil aviation sector, transforming air travel by enhancing regional connectivity and making it accessible for millions, the government said on Wednesday. On November 17, the domestic aviation sector reached a historic milestone as 5,05,412 domestic passengers took to the skies in a single day, marking the first time daily passenger numbers crossed the 5-lakh mark. With over 3,100 flights operating nationwide, this achievement highlights India’s growing promin...

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...

October 21, 2024 5:56 PM

Ministry of Civil Aviation plans to put those who make hoax bomb threats on a no-fly list: Union Aviation Minister

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is considering legislative amendments to crack down on hoax bomb threats, with plans to add perpetrators to a no-fly list, announced Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday. The proposal comes amid a surge in fake threats targeting multiple airlines in recent days. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, the minister outlined the ministry’s two-pronged approach to address the issue: "We are exploring amendments to Aircraft Security Rules to...

October 16, 2024 4:34 PM

Bengaluru-bound Akasa air flight returns to Delhi after bomb threat

An Akasa Air flight en route to Bengaluru was forced to return to Delhi after receiving a bomb threat on Wednesday, adding to a series of recent security alerts affecting multiple airlines in the past two days. The flight, carrying 174 passengers, including three infants and seven crew members, was diverted to Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as a precautionary measure. The airline's Emergency Response Team monitored the situation closely. "Akasa Air flight QP 1335, operating from Del...

September 16, 2024 5:22 PM

Delhi HC disposes of PIL seeking SIT probe in IGI Airport roof collapse incident

The Delhi High Court on Monday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the roof collapse incident at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 28. The bench, comprising Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, made its decision after hearing submissions from the Central Government's counsel. The government representative informed the court that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has already formed a high-level ...