Topic
air travel
PM Modi to Launch Modified UDAN Scheme with ₹28,840 Crore Boost for Regional Air Connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday launch a modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore allocation over ten years, aiming to develop 100 airstrips into airports, build 200 helipads, and provide viability gap funding of over ₹10,000 crore for airlines. The scheme also includes procurement of indigenous aircraft. Separately, Modi will inaugurate a new ₹480 crore terminal at Jodhpur Airport.
Logistics Global Air Freight Faces Turbulence Amid West Asia Conflict
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has led to a 3.4% decline in global air travel, significantly impacting air freight capacity and pricing. Middle Eastern carriers are experiencing the steepest declines.
DigiYatra Expands to 27 More Airports, Enhancing Air Travel
DigiYatra, a facial recognition-based platform, will expand to 27 more Indian airports by next year, enhancing passenger processing efficiency. The initiative has already facilitated over 10 crore journeys, reducing entry processing times significantly.