Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the three new airlines approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India: 1. Shankh Air is positioned as Uttar Pradesh first scheduled commercial carrier with hubs at Lucknow and Noida. 2. Al Hind Air promoted by the Kerala based Alhind Group plans to use ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft from a Kochi base. 3. The IndiGo and Air India Group together account for nearly 92 per cent of India domestic aviation market. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Shankh Air founded in 2023 received operational approval in September 2024 and will operate as Uttar Pradesh first scheduled carrier with Lucknow and Noida hubs connecting Varanasi Agra and Gorakhpur. Al Hind Air promoted by the Kerala based Alhind Group plans regional commuter services using ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft initially from Kochi serving southern Indian destinations. IndiGo holds approximately 65 per cent and the Air India Group of Tata Sons controls roughly 27 per cent of India domestic aviation market giving them combined share of about 92 per cent.
