Our Mission

Promoting Indian regional aviation to connect every corner of our incredible nation, making air travel accessible to all Indians.

Regional Aviation in India

Connecting smaller cities and towns across India through regional airlines and the UDAN scheme

15+
Regional Airlines
300+
Active Routes
150+
Aircraft Fleet
₹2,500
Max Fare (1hr)

Alliance Air Airlines

9I • Founded 1996

Active

Air India's regional subsidiary connecting smaller cities across India

Hub:New Delhi
Fleet:18 aircraft • 45 routes
Government Support:

UDAN beneficiary with 25+ subsidized routes

Aircraft Types:
ATR 42-600
ATR 72-600
Dornier 228
Key Routes:
Delhi-Shimla
Delhi-Kullu
Mumbai-Nashik

Star Air Airlines

S5 • Founded 2019

Active

Affordable regional connectivity across India with modern fleet

Hub:Bangalore
Fleet:15 aircraft • 32 routes
Government Support:

Major UDAN operator with focus on Karnataka connectivity

Aircraft Types:
Embraer ERJ-145
Key Routes:
Bangalore-Kalaburagi
Bangalore-Hubli
Hyderabad-Belgaum

FlyBig Airlines

S9 • Founded 2020

Active

Northeast India's premier regional airline with expanding network

Hub:Indore
Fleet:10 aircraft • 28 routes
Government Support:

UDAN partner focusing on Maharashtra and Northeast connectivity

Aircraft Types:
ATR 72-600
Key Routes:
Indore-Nashik
Mumbai-Kolhapur
Pune-Jalgaon

TruJet Airlines

2T • Founded 2015

Ceased Operations

Former South India regional carrier (operations suspended)

Hub:Hyderabad
Fleet:0 aircraft • 0 routes
Government Support:

Former UDAN operator (operations ceased)

Aircraft Types:
ATR 72-500
Key Routes:
Operations suspended

Fly91 Airlines

F9 • Founded 2022

Active

Premium regional services with modern ATR fleet

Hub:Goa
Fleet:6 aircraft • 15 routes
Government Support:

New entrant under UDAN 5.0 with focus on coastal connectivity

Aircraft Types:
ATR 72-600
Key Routes:
Goa-Bangalore
Goa-Hyderabad
Goa-Chennai

SpiceJet Airlines

SG • Founded 2005

Active

Major carrier with extensive regional network under UDAN

Hub:Delhi, Mumbai
Fleet:45 aircraft • 85 routes
Government Support:

Largest UDAN operator with 60+ subsidized routes

Aircraft Types:
Boeing 737-800
Bombardier Q400
Key Routes:
Delhi-Darbhanga
Mumbai-Jharsuguda
Hyderabad-Kishangarh

IndiGo Airlines

6E • Founded 2006

Active

India's largest airline with growing regional presence

Hub:Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore
Fleet:320 aircraft • 95 routes
Government Support:

Major UDAN participant connecting Northeast and smaller cities

Aircraft Types:
Airbus A320neo
ATR 72-600
Key Routes:
Delhi-Agartala
Kolkata-Dibrugarh
Guwahati-Imphal

Air India Airlines

AI • Founded 1932

Active

National carrier with regional routes through Alliance Air

Hub:Delhi, Mumbai
Fleet:140 aircraft • 55 routes
Government Support:

Government support for strategic and remote connectivity

Aircraft Types:
Boeing 787
Airbus A320
ATR 72-600
Key Routes:
Delhi-Leh
Chennai-Port Blair
Kolkata-Bagdogra

Kerala Air Airlines

KL • Founded 2023

Planning

Kerala's own airline connecting the state with major cities

Hub:Kochi
Fleet:4 aircraft • 12 routes
Government Support:

State government backed initiative under UDAN scheme

Aircraft Types:
ATR 72-600
Key Routes:
Kochi-Thiruvananthapuram
Kozhikode-Bangalore
Kannur-Chennai

Shankh Air Airlines

SA • Founded 2024

Planning

Upcoming regional airline focusing on Eastern India connectivity

Hub:Kolkata
Fleet:6 aircraft • 15 routes
Government Support:

Planning to operate under UDAN scheme for Bengal connectivity

Aircraft Types:
ATR 72-600
Key Routes:
Kolkata-Cooch Behar
Bagdogra-Malda
Siliguri-Balurghat

Alhind Air Airlines

AH • Founded 2024

Planning

New regional carrier planning operations in North India

Hub:Chandigarh
Fleet:4 aircraft • 10 routes
Government Support:

Seeking UDAN approval for Punjab and Himachal connectivity

Aircraft Types:
ATR 42-600
Key Routes:
Chandigarh-Shimla
Amritsar-Pathankot
Delhi-Jammu

Government Initiatives

Supporting regional aviation growth across India

UDAN 5.0

Latest phase focusing on helicopter services and seaplane operations

50+ new routes approved

Airport Development

Infrastructure development at regional airports across India

100+ airports upgraded

Subsidized Operations

Government subsidies to make regional flying affordable

₹2,500 cap on 1-hour flights

About UDAN Scheme

Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik - Regional Connectivity Scheme

The UDAN scheme is a regional airport development and "Regional Connectivity Scheme" (RCS) of the Government of India with the objective of making flying affordable for the masses.

Affordable Flying

Making air travel accessible to common citizens with capped fares

Regional Connectivity

Connecting underserved and unserved airports across India

Economic Growth

Boosting economic development and tourism in remote areas