Archive · 25 Dec 2025
India Approves 3 New Airlines
The Indian government has given permission to three new airlines: Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress.
Shankh Air wants to offer stable and affordable fares for middle-income passengers, especially in smaller towns.
Al Hind Air will focus on connecting smaller cities in Kerala and southern India using smaller planes.
FlyExpress will be a cargo airline, focusing on e-commerce and international parcel deliveries.
All three airlines are still in the process of getting their final operating licenses.
The government hopes these new airlines will bring more competition and better services for travelers.
India has approved three new airlines: Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress.
Shankh Air aims to provide stable and affordable fares for middle-income passengers.
Al Hind Air will focus on regional connectivity using turboprop aircraft.
FlyExpress will operate as a cargo-only airline.
All three airlines are awaiting Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) from the DGCA.
- Who
- Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, FlyExpress
- What
- New airlines approved by the Indian government
- When
- Recent approvals, with one from last year
- Where
- India
- Why
- To increase competition and address market gaps
- Airlines Approved
- Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, FlyExpress
- Approval Type
- No-Objection Certificates (NOCs)
- Shankh Air Focus
- Middle-income passengers, stable fares
- Al Hind Air Focus
- Regional connectivity, turboprop aircraft
- FlyExpress Focus
- Cargo-only operations
- Current Status
- Awaiting Air Operator Certificates (AOCs)
Sources
Why The 4 New Airlines May Not Help Indian Flyers Much – Explained
Govt Clears 3 New Airlines For Take-Off, But Can They Disrupt IndiGo's Market Power?
India to get 3 new airlines soon - Shankh Air, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress — Key things to know about them
