After Air India, IndiGo begins operations from Hindon airport, connects 9 cities
The minister highlighted the growth of India's civil aviation sector, noting that the country's airline fleet, airport capacity, terminals, and the number of flyers have doubled in the past decade. 'During 2024-2034, civil aviation in tier II and III cities will grow, and we will have to unlock the potential. Hindon will serve as an example,' he added.Hindon Airport, which was developed under the UDAN scheme in 2019 at a cost of Rs 50 crore in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, is steadily emerging as an important regional hub. In 2019, annual passenger traffic at the airport will be around 8,000. That figure has now surged to over 80,000, according to Minister Kinjarapu.The minister also referred to the government's continued push for regional connectivity in the Union Budget 2025–26. 'Inspired by the success of the previous regional connectivity scheme, a modified UDAN scheme will be launched to enhance regional connectivity to 120 new destinations and carry 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years,' he said.Just hours before the new IndiGo flights were flagged off, Hindon Airbase welcomed its first Air India Express flight from Kolkata, officially marking the start of the airline's operations from this strategic NCR location. Air India Express now offers direct flights to Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Goa from Hindon.With both Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hindon Airport (HDO) operational, flyers in the NCR region now have expanded options for domestic travel. Hindon, which traditionally served as a military base, has gradually been opened up to civilian flights under the Regional Connectivity Scheme.- EndsWith inpus from ANI.Must Watch
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