India plans to develop 100 airports over the next 10 years under Modified UDAN, with a ₹28,840 crore approved outlay. The expansion will target tier-2 and tier-3 cities, remote areas, Himalayan regions and islands while strengthening connections between regional airports and international hubs.
UDAN Scheme
Akasa Air (QP) has expressed support for a proposal that could allow airport operators in India to own airlines, with Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube saying the government will carefully evaluate all relevant considerations before making a final decision.
India’s UDAN scheme expansion aims to connect 120 new destinations in the next decade, enhancing regional air travel access.
Tata-owned Air India (AI) Group is aiming to enhance regional connectivity in country amid demand from tier 2 and 3 cities.
Under the UDAN scheme, nine airports in Maharashtra earmarked for revival and operation include Kolhapur, Jalgaon, Solapur, Amravati, Nanded, Nasik, Ratnagiri, Gondia, and Sindhudurg.
However, the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s response to inquiries from The Hindu revealed that 225 of these UDAN routes have now failed
Star Air (S9), a prominent regional airline in India, is poised to achieve remarkable growth as it secures 40 new routes under the prestigious “UDAN 5” scheme.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other Airport Operators are actively pursuing the continuous expansion and development of infrastructure at airports.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said on Saturday that the Centre would soon launch a new route connecting Vellore under its flagship UDAN scheme.
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