Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu

August 6, 2026 9:36 AM

Centre approves 11 new flying training organisations to boost India’s pilot training capacity

In a major push to strengthen India's pilot training ecosystem amid rapid growth in the civil aviation sector, the government on Wednesday awarded Letters of Intent (LoIs) for the establishment of 11 new Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) across seven Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu presented the LoIs and also chaired a roundtable interaction with existing Flying Training Organisations, during which he launched the FTO IFR Sl...

August 6, 2026 9:34 AM

Pawan Hans signs MoU with Norway’s Noemi Aerospace to explore electric seaplane technology

Government-owned helicopter operator Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway-based Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS) to explore collaboration in next-generation sustainable aviation technologies, including electric seaplane solutions, as India seeks to expand regional connectivity through green aviation. The non-binding agreement was signed in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sin...

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 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...

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 17, 2024 3:29 PM

Police arrest minor for hoax bomb threats on flights

Police in financial capital Mumbai have arrested a minor for allegedly posting online bomb threats to three flights earlier this week, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said. Airlines have this month received a spate of threats to domestic and international flights on their social media, all of which have been false alarms. "Strongly condemn the recent bomb threats to Indian air carriers. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that every necessary measure is taken...