The central government has allowed new airlines to operate in India after several meetings with interested airlines. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Wednesday that he met the teams of Shankha Air, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress last week. He said Shankha Air has already received a No Objection Certificate (NOC), while Al Hind Air and FlyExpress have received NOCs this week. The decision has been taken following an incident in the first week of December in which over 4,000 IndiGo flights were canceled and chaos ensued.
Naidu wrote on his Facebook page that last week, I had the pleasure of meeting a team of new airlines – Shankha Air, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress – who want to fly in the Indian skies. Shankha Air has already received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the ministry, while Al Hind Air and FlyExpress received NOCs this week. Let us give you detailed information about two airlines Al Hind Air and FlyExpress which have been given NOC recently.
FlyExpress specializes in logistics services
FlyExpress is a recently launched new airline in India. It has recently received national recognition from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This is one of the new companies which aims to increase competition and establish better contacts with different sectors. As stated on its website, it is a Hyderabad-based company that mainly focuses on courier and cargo services. It provides affordable logistics services from India to worldwide destinations. FlyExpress delivers documents, parcels, food products, medicines, luggage, household goods and industrial products to many countries including US, UK, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Dubai and France.
Who owns the company?
FlyExpress is headquartered in Begumpet, Hyderabad, which is expected to act as its main operational hub. Currently, FlyExpress is in its full operational phase. After obtaining the NOC, the airline has to obtain an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) before starting scheduled commercial flights. Information about the FlyExpress courier and cargo company is limited, although media reports have identified its head as Konkti Suresh. Currently, not much information is available about its ownership, corporate background, aircraft fleet and routes. However, the airline has a website which states that the services will start soon.
Who owns Alhind Air?
The name of the owner of Kerala-based Alhind Air is Mohammad Harris T. Alhind plans to use ATR 72 aircraft on domestic and international routes soon. However, Alhind Group’s core business is tour and travel. According to the report, Alhind Group is one of the largest companies in the country in tours and travels. Company has received NOC. Now the company will soon get its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from DGCA. The company will start its operations from Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala. The company will initially focus on domestic flights. After which it will be expanded to international destinations like United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.