New Airlines Soar: Govt Approves 3 Carriers to Boost Competition, End Duopoly Fears

• Government accelerates approval for new airlines following IndiGo crisis and duopoly concerns.
• Shankh Air, AI Hind Air, and FlyExpress have received No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to launch operations.
• The move aims to increase competition, offer more choices, and reduce dependence on 1-2 major players.
• Shankh Air will be Uttar Pradesh's first airline, with hubs in Lucknow and Noida's Jewar Airport.
• AI Hind Air is Kerala-based starting from Kochi, and FlyExpress is a Hyderabad-based company entering passenger aviation.

Why It Matters: India's aviation sector to see increased competition with 3 new airlines approved to launch operations.