5th Feb, 2021, Bengaluru

At Aero India 2021, Alliance Air has signed an MOU with HAL for operating civil Dornier – 228 for passenger flights. The MOU was signed in the presence of Rakhsa Mantri Rajnath Singh along with the top brass of the defence forces & defence organisations. Alliance Air has inducted two Dornier 228 turboprops manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to its fleet.

Harpreet A De Singh, CEO, Alliance Air said “I am excited to say that in line with our Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Alliance Air will be the first airline in the country to fly HAL’s Made in India aircraft , Dornier 228. I look forward to leading Alliance Air with the vision of our PM and MOCA and serve the nation, make it Atmanirbhar, and operate Made in India aircraft. The alignment of goals of business and corporate social responsibility through a true ALLIANCE of hearts and divine energy with team work and faith in GOD will definitely bring success.

Alliance Air has been a forerunner in UDAN ( Ude Desh ka Aam nagrik), Regional Connectivity Scheme of Government of India. This step would bring convergence with the scheme and will ensure the much needed air connectivity to the hinterland areas like North Eastern region of the country. MOCA is steering the entire efforts to complete the required activities as per the timeline.

Present at the occasion Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, MOCA complimented the efforts and initiative of Alliance Air for taking a major step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and enhancing connectivity to remote areas of the country.

The 19 seater non-pressurised Dornier 228 has a lavatory with an air-conditioned cabin capable of day & night operations. The light transport aircraft will facilitate regional connectivity and cater to solve the challenges of connecting hinterland areas of the country. The commercial passenger operations are expected to commence in Arunachal Pradesh by March 2021.

Up till now Alliance Air has a fleet of 18 ATR 72 600, the Dornier aircrafts will expand the fleet and help in achieving Alliance Air’s vision of becoming the number one regional carrier in the country.

(News published on the basis of press release shared by Alliance Air)