Ram Mohan Naidu

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...

April 24, 2026 4:52 PM

Ram Mohan Naidu unveils second phase of FTO Rankings; India eyes 30,000 pilots amid aviation boom

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has released the second phase of rankings for Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved Flying Training Organisations (FTOs), marking a key step towards strengthening India’s pilot training ecosystem. The rankings, compiled by the DGCA under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), aim to improve transparency, enhance safety standards, and promote accountability across flying training institutes. The first phase of the ranking framework ...

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...

December 30, 2025 1:38 PM

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurates DHRUV-NG helicopter in Bengaluru

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday inaugurated DHRUV-NG, the next-generation civil helicopter, at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru. HAL Chairman and Managing Director Dr D.K. Sunil was also present on the occasion. The minister flagged off the inaugural flight of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) DHRUV-NG, a civil variant of the indigenous helicopter showcased by HAL at the Aero India 2025 air show. According to HAL, the DHRUV-NG is a 5.5-tonne light twi...

September 18, 2025 12:47 PM

Number of air travellers surges to 25 crore in 2025: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

The number of air travellers in India has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from around 11 crore in 2014 to nearly 25 crore in 2025, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday. Speaking at the launch of the pan-India ‘Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025’ from Hindon Airport, the minister highlighted the significant growth of India’s aviation sector. Giving an example, he noted that Hindon Airport, which operated just one flight in 2020, is now connected to 16 cities across th...

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...