The first-ever ‘made in India’ Dornier 228 aircraft will fly between Dibrugarh in Assam and Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. Operated by Alliance Air, the aircraft will help in giving a boost to the air connectivity in northeast India. The aircraft took its maiden flight on April 13, 2022, Tuesday from Dibrugarh to Pasighat. It received a grand welcome at the Pasighat airport with water cannons. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju were onboard the flight. Taking to Twitter, Scindia called the launch ‘A historic day for the North East’.
A historic day for the North East, as well as for all of India! With the pro-active support of Sh @PemaKhanduBJP, @MoCA_GoI has launched the first-ever commercial services by the made-in-India Dornier aircraft.
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Air Alliance Becomes India’s First Commercial Airline To Operate A Made-In-India Aircraft
With the launching of this aircraft, Air Alliance has become the first commercial airline in India to operate a made-in-India aircraft. Dornier 228 is a 17-seater aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Dornier flights on the Dibrugarh-Pasighat route will run two times a week, starting April 18. This is the first time the Indian airline industry is deploying a made-in-India aircraft for civil aviation. Not only will the new route boost air connectivity, but it will also help in the economic growth of the region and can generate employment opportunities too. As per reports, the route will be extended soon to Tezu and Ziro.
Big boost to regional connectivity in #NorthEast👇
Made-in-India 'Dornier 228' aircraft is now operational under #UDAN!
This indigenous plane made its first Fly yesterday!
This is the realization of PM Sh @narendramodi's vision in establishing NER as India's engine of growth. pic.twitter.com/JpHmcDLKb6
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) April 13, 2022
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Scindia Thanks Arunachal CM For Grand Welcome Of The Aircraft
Scindia has also thanked the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu for the grandiose welcome showered on the aircraft. He posted pictures with Khandu, donning a traditional look with Galuk, Dudap and Eyok.
Overwhelmed by the thunderous welcome at Pasighat! Adorned in the magnificent traditional attire – the Galuk, Dudap & Eyok. Thank you, Arunachal Pradesh & CM @PemaKhanduBJP Ji! pic.twitter.com/shZJWE0x4w
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) April 12, 2022
Scindia has also inaugurated the first Flying Training Organization (FTO) for northeast India in Lilabari, Assam along with the state’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. On that note, here are 5 Things To Keep In Mind While Planning A Solo Trip To Arunachal Pradesh.