Shankh Air: Uttar Pradesh's First Scheduled Airline Set to Launch in 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Airline Name | Shankh Air |
| Launch Date | End of 2024 |
| Approval | No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Civil Aviation Ministry, valid for 3 years |
| Regulatory Clearance | Pending DGCA clearance |
| Hubs | Lucknow, Jewar Airport (Noida), New Delhi |
| Target State | Uttar Pradesh (First scheduled airline in the state) |
| Operational Focus | Inter- and intra-state routes, targeting high-demand areas with limited direct flights |
| Initial Routes | Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur |
| Fleet | New-generation Boeing 737-800NG aircraft |
| Service Type | Twin-class, full-service carrier |
| Management | Team in place; staff hiring to begin soon |
| Regulatory Compliance | Adherence to FDI and SEBI guidelines |
| Market Context | Indian aviation sector sees 5.7% YoY increase in domestic air traffic (August) |
| Competitors | Air India, IndiGo, and other major airlines |