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...

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

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...

India resumes flights to Riyadh as Civil Aviation Ministry monitors West Asia air travel

March 12, 2026 10:00 PM

India resumes flights to Riyadh as Civil Aviation Ministry monitors West Asia air travel

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region, as Indian airlines gradually resume services affected by the regional developments. The ministry said flight operations by Indian carriers to and from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia resumed on March 12, restoring an important air link between the two countries. On the first day of resumption, three flights were operated to ...