Jyotiraditya Scindia launches UDAN 5.2, says aviation sector fleet size has expanded 75 per cent since 2013

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Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, highlighted the exponential growth of the aviation sector in recent years, with the fleet size expanding from 400 aircraft in 2013 to 700 now and this number is likely to rise up to 1,500 in the next five years...

Aimed at enhancing air connectivity to remote areas of the country, and a mobile application for chopper operators to seek approvals from government authorities, Scindia launched UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) 5.2 programme for small aircraft during attending a summit in Khajuraho...

These initiatives are part of the governments efforts to strengthen air infrastructure and accessibility, enhancing transportation options for citizens and promoting regional connectivity...

The Heli Summit 2023 was jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in association with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Pawan Hans Ltd and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)..

Scindia, on the occasion, announced that a flight between Khajuraho and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh using a wide body aircraft will be launched soon...

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