US EditionIndia set to get new airlines, thanks to Indigo fiasco
- On December 24, 2025, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the ministry granted NOCs to Al Hind Air and FlyExpress this week after meeting their teams and Shankh Air's.
- Earlier this month, IndiGo cancelled more than 4,000 flights, leaving thousands stranded and raising concerns over its more than 65% market share, prompting government action.
- Both carriers must secure Air Operator Certificates before flying passengers, and Uttar Pradesh-based Shankh Air already holds an NOC and is likely to start operations in 2026.
- Officials said the move aims to expand choices for flyers, giving Indian flyers more choices and better reliability, while industry watchers said it signals new players are welcome.
- Longer-Term, regulatory records show India granted permits to six operators since 2020, with nine operational scheduled domestic carriers, while past failures of Go First and Jet Airways highlight industry risks.
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Noticias ao MinutoThe announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu, through a publication on the social network X. Al Hind Air and FlyExpress are operating in the country.
Al Hind, FlyExpress: Centre Okays 2 New Airlines To Break Aviation 'Duopoly'
The Civil Aviation Ministry has granted no objection certificates (NOCs) to two new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, as it steps up efforts to reduce the dominance of a handful of carriers in India's domestic aviation market.
Centre gives nod to two new airlines after IndiGo crisis; Al Hind Air, FlyExpress to take skies
Apart from Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and state-owned Alliance Air, other scheduled carriers are Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Star Air, Fly91 and IndiaOne Air, as per latest data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Al Hind Air, FlyExpress get govt nod for operations
New Delhi: Two new airlines — Al Hind Air and FlyExpress — are set to take to the skies, with the carriers receiving their no-objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry. In 2026, apart from these two carriers, Uttar Pradesh-based Shankh Air, which already has a No Objection Certificate (NOC), is likely to start operations. Al Hind Air is being promoted by Kerala-based Alhind Group. The ministry is keen to have more airline operators…
After IndiGo crisis, aviation ministry gives nod to two new Indian airlines
AI Hind Air and Fly Express are set to launch operations in India after receiving no-objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry, a move aimed at increasing competition in the domestic aviation market.
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