All aboard for UDAN? Regional connectivity scheme revamp awaits cabinet nod; set to back airlines’ losses – The Times of India

All aboard for UDAN? Regional connectivity scheme revamp awaits cabinet nod; set to back airlines’ losses – The Times of India

India’s regional connectivity scheme is headed for a revamp, awaiting Cabinet’s approval for a plan that would financially support airlines operating on remote routes to cover potential losses. Launched in 2016, the scheme caps fares on half of the seats to make air travel affordable. However, flights to hinterland destinations often remain commercially unviable due…

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Centre to restart seaplane services by October: Two routes planned initially with simplified guidelines, says aviation minister Naidu – Times of India

Centre to restart seaplane services by October: Two routes planned initially with simplified guidelines, says aviation minister Naidu – Times of India

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced on Monday that the civil aviation ministry is set to revive seaplane services in India by October, with operations expected to begin on at least two routes. “Seaplane operation was there once, but it was limited to a single route. The government has simplified the guidelines to…

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