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India.com
20-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
IndiGo Kicks Off Flight Operations From Hindon Airport To 9 Indian Cities, Becomes Second Airline After Air India
Indigo Flights From Hindon Airport: Low-cost airline IndiGo on Sunday announced the start of operations from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, as its second airport in the National Capital Region, after Delhi, with the launch of direct flights to nine major cities. IndiGo said that it has begun operating direct flights connecting Hindon with Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna and Varanasi. This development offers convenient travel options for millions of residents in Ghaziabad, Noida, East and Central Delhi, and parts of Western Uttar Pradesh, the airline said in a statement. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, who was present on the occasion of the launch at Hindon airport, said, 'We are committed to enhancing the aviation infrastructure across India to enable seamless and convenient service connecting the smallest towns in the country with the growing cities and metros.' 'The Hindon Airport developed under the UDAN Scheme in Ghaziabad is offering the convenience of proximity to people living in Ghaziabad, Noida and Western UP. With the growing connectivity and passenger footfall at Hindon, we are working for the expansion of the terminal building,' he added. The Civil Aviation Minister said that the launch of IndiGo's operations from Hindon airport is a significant milestone in enhancing regional connectivity and would strengthen the Indian aviation infrastructure. Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, said: 'The launch of IndiGo's operation from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad makes it the airline's second airport in the National Capital Region with nearly 70 weekly departures from the airport. We aim to enhance point-to-point travel for customers from the region, offering them the option of taking a flight from an airport closer to their homes.' Whether it's a business trip to Bengaluru, a spiritual journey to Varanasi, or a weekend escape to Goa, customers in NCR can now enjoy enhanced choices and connectivity options with the convenience of the proximity of the airport, he added. Customers who wish to plan their travel with the airline can book tickets via IndiGo's official website or mobile app.
Hindustan Times
20-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IndiGo starts operations at Hindon airport with daily Kolkata flights
IndiGo airline on Sunday connected Kolkata and Hindon airport in Ghaziabad with daily direct flights. Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu during the launch of new flight routes from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, to be operated by IndiGo(ANI) The flight 6E 2588 will operate on the Kolkata–Hindon route daily, the airline said in a statement. It will depart from Kolkata at 5.50 am and reach Hindon at 8 am. The return flight will take off from Hindon at 8.50 am and reach Kolkata at 11 am. According to the statement, the airline has taken a strategic leap in strengthening its offerings from the National Capital Region (NCR) by commencing operations from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, its second airport in the NCR after Delhi. The airline said it will also operate flights from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Indore, Mumbai, Patna, and Varanasi to Hindon airport. This development offers convenient travel options for millions of residents in Ghaziabad, Noida, East and Central Delhi, and parts of Western Uttar Pradesh, the airline statement said. 'We are committed to enhancing the aviation infrastructure across India to enable seamless and convenient service connecting the smallest towns in the country with the growing cities and metros. "The Hindon Airport developed under the UDAN Scheme in Ghaziabad is offering the convenience of proximity to people living in Ghaziabad, Noida and Western UP,' the statement quoted Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu as saying. With nearly 70 weekly departures from the airport, the airline aims to enhance point-to-point travel for customers from the region, offering them the option of taking a flight from an airport closer to their homes, IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers said. From March 1 this year, Air India Express launched direct flight services from Kolkata to Hindon airport. The airline had said it will operate 40 weekly flights from Hindon, directly connecting Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Jammu and Kolkata.
News18
20-07-2025
- Business
- News18
IndiGo connects Kolkata and Hindon with daily direct flights
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Kolkata, Jul 20 (PTI) IndiGo airline on Sunday connected Kolkata and Hindon airport in Ghaziabad with daily direct flights. The flight 6E 2588 will operate on the Kolkata–Hindon route daily, the airline said in a statement. It will depart from Kolkata at 5.50 am and reach Hindon at 8 am. The return flight will take off from Hindon at 8.50 am and reach Kolkata at 11 am. According to the statement, the airline has taken a strategic leap in strengthening its offerings from the National Capital Region (NCR) by commencing operations from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, its second airport in the NCR after Delhi. The airline said it will also operate flights from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Indore, Mumbai, Patna, and Varanasi to Hindon airport. This development offers convenient travel options for millions of residents in Ghaziabad, Noida, East and Central Delhi, and parts of Western Uttar Pradesh, the airline statement said. 'We are committed to enhancing the aviation infrastructure across India to enable seamless and convenient service connecting the smallest towns in the country with the growing cities and metros. 'The Hindon Airport developed under the UDAN Scheme in Ghaziabad is offering the convenience of proximity to people living in Ghaziabad, Noida and Western UP," the statement quoted Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu as saying. With nearly 70 weekly departures from the airport, the airline aims to enhance point-to-point travel for customers from the region, offering them the option of taking a flight from an airport closer to their homes, IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers said. From March 1 this year, Air India Express launched direct flight services from Kolkata to Hindon airport. The airline had said it will operate 40 weekly flights from Hindon, directly connecting Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Jammu and Kolkata. PTI SBN NN view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 16:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Authorities conduct mock emergency drill at Sikkim's Pakyong airport to evaluate crisis management capabilities
A full-scale mock emergency exercise was conducted at Pakyong Airport near Sikkim's Gangtok on Friday to reinforce coordinated response mechanisms, PTI quoted officials as saying. According to the details, the exercise was designed to simulate a real-time aircraft accident scenario and aimed at evaluating the airport's crisis management capabilities, following heightened awareness around aviation safety in the aftermath of the recent Ahmedabad crash, PTI quoted a statement by the Sikkim Information and Public Relations department as saying. Organised under the supervision of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the exercise involved the coordinated participation of multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Sikkim State Fire and Emergency Services, AAI Fire and Rescue personnel, staff from the local Primary Health Centre (PHC), and various district-level support agencies, it added. The simulation tested not only the responsiveness and efficiency of each participating unit but also their ability to collaborate seamlessly under pressure, it said. In the exercise, special emphasis was laid on inter-agency coordination, particularly between AAI's operational wings, including ATC and Fire Services, and external emergency units such as the State Fire Service and medical responders. The objective was to ensure that all personnel are well-versed with their roles and responsibilities during a crisis situation and are able to function as a cohesive team, the statement said. Spread over 201 acres, Pakyong Airport is a domestic airport serving Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Prime Minister Narendra Modi operationalized it under the UDAN Scheme on 24 September 2018. However, commercial flight operations started on 4 October 2018. The airport is one of the five highest airports in India and the first greenfield airport constructed in Northeast India. Before the construction of Pakyong Airport, Sikkim had been the sole state in India possessing no functional airport.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mohol flags off flight to Goa from refurbished Solapur airport, cites CM's financial support for Mumbai flight
Kolhapur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved viability gap funding for airline operators to launch commercially viable Solapur-Mumbai flight services, minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said on Monday after flagging off the Solapur-Goa flight from the refurbished Hotagi Road airport after a 15-year hiatus. CM Fadnavis was slated to be the chief guest for the event. The authorities, however, said his Mumbai-Solapur flight did not take off because of poor visibility. The Goa-based airline will operate flights on four days a week — Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — from the airport. The flight took off from Goa's Mopa Airport, landed at Solapur and then took off back to Goa. "Starting commercial flight service from Solapur airport was long due. We refurbished the airport through the UDAN Scheme. Now, we look to develop more facilities like night landing and runway extension at the airport. We also plan to start service to Tirupati and Hyderabad. The CM has approved viability gap funding to operate flights between Solapur and Mumbai, which will start over the next two months," Mohol said. Viability gap funding is a financial support mechanism provided by govt to airlines to ensure affordable air travel, particularly on regional routes. It helps cover the gap between the cost of airline operations and the expected revenue on such routes, making regional air connectivity more accessible. The UDAN Scheme utilises viability gap funding as a key component, with govt compensating airlines for losses due to low fares. "Before 2014, there were only 74 airports across the country, which have increased to 161 now. The aviation industry has been revolutionised under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have centres of worship in Solapur, such as Pandharpur and Tuljapur. Connecting these places via air helps grow trade and tourism," Mohol added.
