New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Hawai Chappal to Hawai Yatra! India's aviation journey reflects how dreams once grounded have now soared to become a reality, and the mega transformation the sector has witnessed is aligned with the Viksit Bharat Vision of PM Narendra Modi. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu spoke of India's remarkable turnaround story while unveiling a book, Above and Beyond, written by Shiv Kumar Mohanka, DIG of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

"This book is like an encyclopedia of India's aviation sector, a rare and remarkable feat. It is a special moment for me, as it's uncommon to come across a book that captures the entire length and breadth of aviation, from the airside to the terminal and the landside....