The Wings India 2026 international aviation conference and exhibition, held in Hyderabad, conferred the prestigious “Best State for Promotion of Aviation Ecosystem” award on Uttarakhand.
The PTT project, initiated in 2023 and completed at a cost of approximately Rs 452 crores despite inclement weather and a limited working season, has the potential to serve as the main runway, significantly improving air connectivity, boosting air traffic flow, and increasing tourist footfall via air travel.
During the meeting, Singh reviewed the status of the aviation projects for J&K and called for fast-tracking the necessary approvals and technical work.
India has accounted for over 520,000 overnight stays in Germany between January to July, making it a top three destination for Indian travellers in Europe, the German National Tourist Office (GNTO, India) said on Tuesday.
The CM noted that this will connect not only urban centres but also rural and remote regions to the air network.
Punjab Governor and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, met with Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, in New Delhi.
To further ease air travel in the region, the chief minister requested the commencement of night landing facilities at Dharamshala airport.
So far, 13 hill towns in the state have been connected with domestic air services under the Udaan scheme of the centre.
The flight connecting Jabalpur to Delhi and Mumbai will be operated by SpiceJet, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday.
The state government is keen to develop Kangra district as the ‘Tourism Capital’ of the state and to enhance the footfall of International and domestic tourists
