Overview
Air Heritage is an Indian regional airline operator. It is associated with the regional and charter aviation segment in India, which has expanded in conjunction with the Government of India's regional connectivity initiatives.
Key facts
| Name | Air Heritage |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional airline operator |
| Country | India |
| Sector | Civil aviation |
Background
Regional airline operators in India typically provide scheduled or non-scheduled air services connecting smaller cities and underserved airports with major metropolitan hubs. Such carriers often participate in policy frameworks administered by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and are regulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Regulatory context
Indian regional carriers operate under permits issued by the DGCA, which include Scheduled Commuter Operator and Non-Scheduled Operator categories. Many regional operators have been linked to the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme launched in 2016 under the National Civil Aviation Policy, which subsidises flights on regional routes through the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) administered by the Airports Authority of India.
Significance
Smaller regional airline operators contribute to the development of last-mile air connectivity in India, particularly for tier-II and tier-III cities, and support tourism, business travel, and emergency mobility in regions not served by larger carriers.
Related topics
- Civil aviation in India
- UDAN
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation
- Airports Authority of India
- List of airlines of India
- Ministry of Civil Aviation
References
- Wikidata entity: Q85740227