The central government has granted permission for new airlines to operate in India after several meetings with prospective airlines. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Wednesday that he met with the teams of Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress last week. He said that Shankh Air had already received its No Objection Certificate (NOC), while Al Hind Air and FlyExpress received their NOCs this week. This decision comes after an incident in the first week of December when more than 4,000 Indigo flights were canceled, causing chaos.
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Naidu wrote on his Facebook page that he was happy to meet with the teams of new airlines – Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress – who are keen to fly in Indian skies. Shankh Air has already received its No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the ministry, while Al Hind Air and FlyExpress received their NOCs this week. Let us give you detailed information about the two airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, which have recently been granted NOCs.
FlyExpress excels in logistics services
FlyExpress is a newly launched airline in India. It has recently received national recognition from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It is one of the new companies aiming to increase competition and establish better connectivity across various sectors. As stated on its website, it is a Hyderabad-based company primarily focused on courier and cargo services. It provides affordable logistics services from India to destinations worldwide. FlyExpress delivers documents, parcels, food products, medicines, goods, household items, and industrial products to several countries, including the USA, UK, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Dubai, and France.
Who owns the company?
FlyExpress is headquartered in Begumpet, Hyderabad, which is expected to serve as its core operational center. Currently, FlyExpress is in its full operational phase. After obtaining the NOC, the airline will need to obtain an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) before commencing scheduled commercial flights. Information about FlyExpress Courier & Cargo company is limited, although media reports identify its principal as Konkati Suresh. Currently, more information about its ownership, corporate background, aircraft fleet, and routes is not available. However, the airline has a website stating that services will begin soon.
Owner of Alhind Air
The owner of Kerala-based Alhind Air is Mohammed Haris T. Alhind plans to soon use ATR 72 aircraft on domestic and international routes. Alhind Group's core business is tours and travel. According to reports, Alhind Group is one of the largest companies in the country in the tours and travel sector. The company has received its NOC. Now, the company will soon receive its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the DGCA.
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The company will start its operations from Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala. Initially, the company will focus on domestic flights, after which it will expand to international destinations such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.