Ram Mohan Naidu

May 15, 2025 10:10 PM

Centre revokes Celebi’s security clearance over national security concerns

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and its associated companies citing concerns linked to national security. The announcement was made on Thursday evening and is being seen as a firm step in safeguarding national interests. Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, said that the decision reflects the government’s uncompromising commitment to national security. “Nothing is above the security of...

May 6, 2025 10:17 AM

“Morning flight between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam to resume from June 1”, says Civil Aviation Minister

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu announced on Tuesday the resumption of the morning flight service between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, set to take off from June 1, 2025. The move is aimed at strengthening intra-state connectivity in Andhra Pradesh, linking the political capital with its financial hub. Operated by IndiGo Airlines, the reinstated service will see flights depart Vijayawada at 7:15 AM, arriving in Visakhapatnam by 8:25 AM. The return leg will leave Visakhapatnam a...

February 20, 2025 5:51 PM

India becomes second country to introduce digital pilot licenses

India has taken a significant leap in modernizing its civil aviation sector with the launch of the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu introduced the initiative, making India the second country in the world to implement digital pilot licenses, following approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Replacing traditional physical licenses, the EPL will now be available in a digital format, accessible through the e...

September 6, 2024 8:02 PM

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurates Digi Yatra facility at nine more airports

Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, inaugurated the Digi Yatra facility at Visakhapatnam International Airport, extending the service to nine additional airports. The virtual launch covered eight other airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), including Coimbatore, Dabolim, Indore, Bagdogra, Ranchi, Patna, Raipur, and Bhubaneshwar. During the event, the minister explained how Digi Yatra simplifies the process of navigating airports by eliminating the n...

September 16, 2024 6:11 PM

“War room constituted to ensure refunds to passengers”: Civil Aviation Minister on Delhi airport canopy collapse incident

Assuring proactive measures are taken regarding the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday said that a war room has been constituted to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers in the incident. The Minister assured to take necessary proactive measures to ensure such incidents won't occur in the future. He also expressed his condolences on the loss of life in the canopy collapse incident at Delhi Airport...

September 16, 2024 6:38 PM

TDP MPs Ram Mohan Naidu, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani to be sworn in as ministers

Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) two newly elected MPs are set to be part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, which gears for its third consecutive term at the Centre, the N Chandrababu Naidu-led party confirmed on Sunday. Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, 36, son of TDP leader and former Union Minister Yerran Naidu will become the youngest-ever Union Cabinet Minister after he takes oath today in the Narendra Modi-led Union government. Meanwhile, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, a doctor by profession an...