India, Dec. 24 -- The civil aviation ministry has given its nod to two news airlines - Al Hind Air and FlyExpress - which are set to take to the skies next year.

Both airlines received their no objection certificates from the ministry on Wednesday, PTI news agency reported. Apart from these two carriers, Shankh Air, which is based in Uttar Pradesh, is also likely to start flight operations in 2026. Shankh Air has already received its No Objection Certificate (NOC).

"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 NOC from the Ministry, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress have received their NOCs this week," civ...