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Hans India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
CM inaugurates BBSR- Abu Dhabi direct flight services
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated direct flight services to Abu Dhabi from Biju Patnaik International Airport here on Thursday. An IndiGo flight with 180 passengers on board started its journey to the capital of the United Arab Emirates from Bhubaneswar, Majhi said. Besides, 50 tonnes of mangoes produced in Odisha have also been sent to Abu Dhabi, he said. The inauguration took place on a day when the BJP government in the State was celebrating its first anniversary. The flight services were launched under Odisha's Building Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) initiative. The airline will operate flights on Abu Dhabi-Bhubaneswar route on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday every week, an official said. Speaking to mediapersons at the airport, Majhi said, 'Todayis a proud day for the State as the aspiration of the people of Odisha to have direct flight services to Abu Dhabi has been fulfilled.' Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and support from the Central government, the flight services to the capital of the United Arab Emirates have been launched as part of the State's new destination policy, he said. The Chief Minister said the flight services will create an opportunity for Odisha to directly connect with West Asian countries. It will help boost tourism, trade, investment and cultural exchange, he said. The flight services to Visakhapatnam were also restarted from Bhubaneswar on Thursday. 'Apart from infrastructure development, our government is taking steps for industrialisation and strengthening road, air and rail connectivity to enhance the State's GDP,' the Chief Minister said. To strengthen air connectivity, the BJP government has launched flight services to Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Goa, Indore, Kochi, Lucknow and Port Blair from Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai and Raipur from Jharsuguda, he pointed out. With the launch of flight services to major domestic and international destinations, Bhubaneswar is going to be a hub for the aviation sector in the coming days, Majhi added.
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurates direct flight services to Abu Dhabi
BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to expand air operations in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated direct flight services from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi. The maiden flight with 180 passengers on board departed from BPIA earlier in the day. Addressing mediapersons, Majhi said it was a matter of pride for Odisha as citizens had long wanted flight services to Abu Dhabi. "With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance and Centre's support, the state government launched the direct flight to Abu Dhabi under the new destination policy," he said. IndiGo airlines will operate flights on the Abu Dhabi-Bhubaneswar route on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday every week. The inauguration took place on the day when the BJP government in the state is celebrating its first anniversary. The flight services were launched under Odisha's Building Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) initiative. The Chief Minister said the new flight to Abu Dhabi will connect Odisha with the Middle-East countries. The flight service will enhance commerce, tourism, investments and cultural exchange, he added.
United News of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Odisha CM flags off Bhubaneswar-Abu Dhabi flight
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (UNI) A direct international flight service between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi, operated by IndiGo, was flagged off by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here. The maiden flight, carrying 180 passengers, took off from BPIA after the Chief Minister formally inaugurated the service, which was launched under the Building Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) initiative. The new route is expected to enhance international connectivity, boost tourism and trade, and foster cultural exchange between Odisha and the Middle East. According to BPIA sources, the Bhubaneswar–Abu Dhabi–Bhubaneswar direct flight will operate three times a week — Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Bhubaneswar was previously connected to three international destinations: Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Majhi said the day marked a significant milestone, coinciding with the completion of one year of his government. He credited the Centre's support under the New Destination Policy for making the direct flight to Abu Dhabi possible. The Chief Minister noted that about 180 passengers, including some from Kolkata, boarded the inaugural flight from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi. 'With this new direct flight, Odisha will now have stronger connections to the Middle East, which will contribute to the growth of commerce, tourism, industrial investment, and cultural exchange,' the Chief Minister stated. He also said that, alongside passenger services, cargo services have commenced. On Thursday, 50 tonnes of Amrapali mangoes were exported to Abu Dhabi. Efforts are underway, he said, to ensure that mangoes and other agricultural products from Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Rayagada, and Nuapada reach international markets. The Chief Minister also announced that direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam would resume. Highlighting the aviation achievements of his one-year tenure, Majhi said flight services from BPIA to Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Indore, Lucknow, and Port Blair have been launched. Additionally, flights from Jharsuguda to Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Raipur have also commenced. Majhi expressed confidence that BPIA will soon emerge as a major hub for IndiGo, drawing passengers from other cities to connect to a wider range of destinations. UNI DP PRS
The Print
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
Odisha CM inaugurates Bhubaneswar-Abu Dhabi direct flight services
Besides, 50 tonnes of mangoes produced in Odisha have also been sent to Abu Dhabi, he said. An IndiGo flight with 180 passengers on board started its journey to the capital of the United Arab Emirates from Bhubaneswar, Majhi said. Bhubaneswar, Jun 12 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated direct flight services to Abu Dhabi from the Biju Patnaik International Airport here. The inauguration took place on a day when the BJP government in the state was celebrating its first anniversary. The flight services were launched under Odisha's Building Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) initiative. The airline will operate flights on the Abu Dhabi-Bhubaneswar route on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday every week, an official said. Speaking to media persons at the airport, Majhi said, 'Today is a proud day for the state as the aspiration of the people of Odisha to have direct flight services to Abu Dhabi has been fulfilled.' Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and support from the central government, the flight services to the capital of the United Arab Emirates have been launched as part of the state's new destination policy, he said. The CM said the flight services will create an opportunity for Odisha to directly connect with West Asian countries. It will help boost tourism, trade, investment and cultural exchange, he said. The flight services to Visakhapatnam were also restarted from Bhubaneswar on Thursday. 'Apart from infrastructure development, our government is taking steps for industrialisation and strengthening road, air and rail connectivity to enhance the state's GDP,' the chief minister said. To strengthen air connectivity, the BJP government has launched flight services to Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Goa, Indore, Kochi, Lucknow, and Port Blair from Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai and Raipur from Jharsuguda, he pointed out. With the launch of flight services to major domestic and international destinations, Bhubaneswar is going to be a hub for the aviation sector in the coming days, Majhi added. PTI BBM BBM BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bhubaneswar launches direct flights to Abu Dhabi starting June
Bhubaneswar will launch direct flight services to Abu Dhabi starting June 2025, under the Building Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) initiative. The Odisha Chief Minister's Office (CMO) announced this development on Thursday, as part of efforts to improve international air connectivity and strengthen tourism and trade. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures The service will be operated by IndiGo three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The final date of commencement will be declared soon, according to officials familiar with the matter. 'From June 2025, Bhubaneswar will take flight to Abu Dhabi under the B-MAAN initiative—powered by the transformative New Destination Policy. A major stride toward connecting Odisha with the world—boosting tourism, trade, and global prospects for a Viksit Odisha,' the CMO posted on X, also acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the support. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ₹2 Crore Life Cover For Salaried Employees In RAJASTHAN At Just ₹876/Month Best Term Insurance! Click Here With this announcement, Bhubaneswar will be connected to five international destinations: Abu Dhabi, Dubai , Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok. The Biju Patnaik International Airport currently operates flights to 20 Indian cities. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) According to a report by The Times of India, 'The city is attracting a lot of people, including tourists and professionals. The connectivity is sure to grow, but the government needs to plan expansion of the airport meticulously since the facility is very near to the city, unlike others,' said Akash Gupta, a frequent flyer to TOI. Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ IndiGo extends full waiver on change and cancellation fees for flights to and from Srinagar Bengaluru Airport asks passengers to reach three hours prior to plane departure IndiGo plane aborts landing at Guwahati airport due to sudden change in wind pattern « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT The state government had earlier announced daily flights between Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam starting June. The airport is undergoing a major infrastructure upgrade, with construction of a third terminal underway to manage increasing passenger traffic. At present, the airport has two terminals—Terminal I for domestic and Terminal II for international travellers. Together, they handle around 5 million passengers annually. Once Terminal III is operational, the capacity is expected to increase to 8 million. The city's domestic connectivity has expanded in recent months. In January 2025, flights were added to Indore, Dehradun, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Kochi.
