New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Modified UDAN for a period of 10 years with a total outlay of Rs 28,840 crore, with the budgetary support of the Central Government.The Modified UDAN Scheme has been approved from the period of FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36.This decision will result in enhanced regional air connectivity to underserved and unserved areas; boost economic growth, trade and tourism in ti…
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Port Blair, Feb 24 (IANS) A Pawan Hans helicopter made an emergency ditching into the sea on Tuesday morning shortly after taking off from Port Blair, a town located in the northern part of Middle Andaman Island. The aircraft was carrying seven people at the time of the incident.All those on board the helicopter, which belongs to the national helicopter carrier, were rescued safely, and no injuries were reported.According to a spokesperson for Pawan Hans, the incident occurred at around 9.30 a.m…
Hyderabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu said on Friday that Wings India exhibition stands as a strong testament to the world’s confidence in India’s aviation growth story. The minister shared his experience at the exhibition organised as part of Wings India, the civil aviation summit, which entered its third day at Begumpet Airport here.“A vibrant and immersive experience at the Wings India exhibition, which truly showcases the scale, diversity and amb…
Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday flagged off the inaugural flight of the Dhruv NG helicopter, powered by the indigenously built Shakti engine, at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Helicopter Division.Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Naidu said: “It is an important and historic occasion. The most anticipated moment today was seeing the Dhruv NG fly in the sky, which was the most satisfying moment. Its successful flight marks a v…