New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday said the government has cleared the way for new airlines, a development coming after a series of meetings with the aspiring players.

In a post on X, the Minister said he met teams from Shankh Air, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress over the past week.

"Over the last one week, pleased to have met teams from new airlines aspiring to take wings in Indian skies--Shankh Air, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress. While Shankh Air has already got the no objection certificate (NOC) from the ministry, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress have received their NOCs this week," Naidu said.

The Minister said the government is encouraging more airlines to enter the Indian aviation sector, which he descri...