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Regional aircraft operating under the UDAN scheme as the government extends financial support for airlines from three years to five years.

Why the Centre is extending UDAN support for airlines from 3 years to 5 years

The Centre has extended financial support for airlines under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme from three years to five years…

Updated: July 17, 2026 09:45 IST

Udan reset faces old gaps

Higher funding, but structural viability concerns persist.

Updated: April 10, 2026 16:04 IST

Why IndiGo still matters

Dismantling a model that kept it afloat will not improve safety or affordability.

January 7, 2026 06:44 IST

India's UDAN Scheme Hits Turbulence: Passenger Count Plummets and Challenges Mount

UDAN passenger count nosedives

Nine years after its launch, the UDAN regional connectivity scheme is facing significant challenges, including a 57% drop in passenger…

August 24, 2025 20:53 IST

UDAN initiative drives infra growth at Assam’s Lilabari Airport, enhancing travel and tourism

Launched to boost aviation in underserved regions, the airport has played a vital role in improving transportation options, raising the…

October 21, 2024 16:50 IST

UDAN has transformed India’s aviation landscape, says PM Modi on scheme’s 8th anniversary

The UDAN initiative or ”Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik” scheme has played a crucial role in boosting air connectivity and…

Updated: October 21, 2024 16:20 IST

India to enter aircraft manufacturing soon, aims to become global aviation hub: Civil Aviation Minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced the government’s plan to manufacture aircraft domestically, marking a transformative shift…

Updated: September 5, 2024 16:34 IST

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UDAN scheme to be extended and revamped – How will it benefit airline operators and what are the challenges ahead?

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is planning an extension of the Regional Air Connectivity Scheme (RCS), which was initially launched…

August 31, 2024 11:36 IST

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Fresh auctions of UDAN routes that are yet to take off; short-bidding round aimed at faster awards

Last year, the ministry cancelled over 500 of the total of 1,300 routes that were awarded under the scheme, as…

February 12, 2024 06:30 IST

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Budget 2024 | Robust recovery, stupendous passenger surge – What’s behind the remarkable expansion of India’s aviation industry?

The count of operational airports in the nation has surged from 74 in 2014 to 148 as of April 2023,…

Updated: January 21, 2024 14:48 IST

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Enhancing regional air connectivity: 517 routes now operational under UDAN scheme – Details inside

UDAN scheme aims to make air travel affordable and accessible to the masses, specifically targeting tier-2 and tier-3 cities, thereby…

December 19, 2023 17:02 IST

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Govt lines up next phase of UDAN for remote areas

UDAN’s different versions have promoted the usage of specific equipment such as choppers and aircraft in category ‘2′ (20–80 seats)…

July 25, 2023 06:00 IST

Subsidised flights with great potential! UDAN plays significant role in driving up air passenger traffic

Over 1.23 crore passengers have travelled on Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN Flights since the time this scheme became operational.

July 22, 2023 09:36 IST

UDAN 5.1 launched, to enhance connectivity in remote areas via choppers

The new phase is expected to promote chopper usage and grow the existing number of helicopters in India.

May 25, 2023 03:45 IST

UDAN 5.1 in the offing for northeast, hilly regions

The civil aviation ministry is expected to soon come out with the next phase of its flagship regional air connectivity…

May 22, 2023 03:10 IST

Regional airline Star Air flies on Govt’s UDAN scheme to profitability

In a market dominated by large Airbus and Boeing jets, the Bengaluru-based company is the only airline in India to…

May 18, 2023 17:10 IST

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Waiting for take-off

Udan 5.0 has brought in significant changes, but more state govts should underwrite flight seats

April 26, 2023 04:00 IST

For April 24 & playback: Govt lines up Rs 27,500 crore for airport upgrade till FY26

These projects coincide with the recent roll out of the regional connectivity scheme, UDAN 5.0, which is into its fifth…

Updated: April 25, 2023 08:51 IST

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