Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Daman Launches First Commercial Flight to New Delhi
Daman, a small union territory in India, recently launched its first commercial flight from NAMO Airport to New Delhi.
This is a big deal because it connects Daman to the rest of the country more easily.
The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2026, and now, flights will operate every Monday and Wednesday.
The government hopes this will bring more tourists, help businesses grow, and create jobs.
There are also plans to add more flight routes soon.
Some people are excited about the new opportunities, while others worry about the impact on the environment and local communities.
Daman launched its first commercial flight from NAMO Airport to New Delhi on Wednesday, July 2026.
The flight was inaugurated by Union Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Administrator Praful Patel.
NAMO Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, 2026.
Alliance Air will operate the Daman–Delhi–Daman flight every Monday and Wednesday.
Future routes, including Mumbai–Daman–Ahmedabad, are expected to commence shortly.
- Who
- Union Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Administrator Praful Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Launch of the first scheduled commercial flight from NAMO Airport, Daman, to New Delhi
- When
- Wednesday, July 2026
- Where
- NAMO Airport, Daman
- Why
- To boost tourism, trade, investment, and employment while making travel faster, safer, and more convenient
Proponents of Regional Connectivity
Critics of Infrastructure Development
Economic Growth
Proponents of Regional Connectivity
The new flight route will boost tourism, trade, investment, and employment, making travel faster and more convenient.
Critics of Infrastructure Development
Critics argue that the focus on infrastructure development may lead to environmental degradation and displacement of local communities.
- Date of Inauguration
- June 5, 2026
- Inaugurated by
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- First Commercial Flight
- July 2026
- Operating Days
- Monday and Wednesday
- Future Routes
- Mumbai–Daman–Ahmedabad
- Airport Name
- NAMO Airport
- Administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Praful Patel
- Union Minister for Civil Aviation
- Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu