In a landmark move to enhance regional air connectivity, the Civil Aviation Ministry launched its Boeing-737 flight on the Kolkata-Hindon-Goa route on Saturday.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has already granted first-stage clearance of the site to the government of Himachal Pradesh for the development of the airport
Based on the traffic data provided by different domestic airlines, the passenger count reached an impressive milestone of 636.07 lakh during January-May 2023.
"Currently, there is no special programme in the government to encourage pilot training for women and backward classes including SCs/STs," Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Gen (Dr) V K Singh said in the Lok Sabha.
The civil aviation secretary also said that Delhi's terminal one (T1) expansion work will be completed by August- September this year.
"Drones can be significant creators of employment and economic growth due to their reach, versatility, and ease of use, especially in India's remote and inaccessible areas," the statement said.
The last date for receipt of public comments is 5 August 2021.
An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, for this purpose.
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) & Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have granted a conditional exemption to the Government of Telangana for conducting experimental Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights for delivery of vaccines.
Meanwhile, a Kolkata airport official said, the airport is clocking high footfall with several international flights.
