The newest participant in the aviation industry, Jettwings Airways, stated on Wednesday that it has been granted a no objection certificate (NOC) to provide scheduled commuter air transport services in the country. The company plans to begin operations in October.

The airline, with its base in Guwahati, plans to offer regional connectivity to passengers under the government’s UDAN scheme to several destinations in the Northeast and eastern regions initially.

Once approved for flight operations, Jettwings will be the first-ever company from the Northeast region to start airline operations in the country.

Connecting hilly Northeast Indian towns with air connectivity will help to cut down travel time drastically.

“We believe that under the UDAN scheme, we have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the Northeast region by improving connectivity and creating new economic opportunities,” said Sanjive Narain, Chairman of Jettwings Airways.

Post all regulatory approvals and AOC (Air Operator Certificate) from the civil aviation regulator DGCA, the airline, with its base in Guwahati, plans to introduce a fleet of modern flight deck turbofan aircraft in addition to turbo-propelled ones for regional connectivity.

“Once we are granted the AOC, we strongly believe and commit to becoming a reliable and sustainable airline with its roots deeply entrenched in North East India, connecting unique yet important destinations. An airline born in the North East with the sense of doing business in India was much needed and Jettwings Airways shall strive to achieve the same in the next few months of our preparations as we near take off,” said Sanjay Aditya Singh, Co-Founder and CEO, Jettwings Airlines.

Depending on the airline’s success after its formal launch, it will plan to expand its operations beyond northeast India and neighboring countries.