After IndiGo crisis, aviation ministry gives nod to two new Indian airlines

Key Points

1. Civil Aviation Ministry granted NOC to Al Hind Air and Fly Express in December 2025.
2. IndiGo has a market share of approximately 65% in the Indian aviation market.
3. About 4,500 IndiGo flights were cancelled due to poor staff planning.
4. Al Hind Air aims to begin operations in southern India with ATR Turboprop aircraft.
5. Shankh Air, based in Uttar Pradesh, has already received a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
6. India has granted permits to six air operators since 2020.
7. Ram Mohan Naidu is the Minister who announced the NOCs.