Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 17: The first international flight, Air Asia today landed in Veer Savarkar International Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram. They were accorded a warm reception at the arrival ceremony and were treated to a traditional dance. 156 passengers with 3 captain and 4 cabin crew arrived by Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur and 113 passengers flew from Sri Vijaya Puram to Kuala Lumpur on 16 November 2024 this maiden international flight. This momentous occasion was graced by Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM,NM, VSM( Retd.), Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Chief of Staff, A& N Command, Rear Admiral Biplab Hota, VSM, Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Mr. Keshav Chandra, DGP, A&N Islands, Mr. Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, other senior officers from A&N Administration, A&N Command, Civil Aviation and tourism stakeholders.
Due to paucity of time, as there was a window of only 40 minutes between arrival and departure of the flight, function was held with limited addresses & felicitations.
While briefing the gathering, MD, Air Asia, Dato’ Captain Fareh stated that it is a proud day for Air Asia marking its maiden flight an important milestone in air connectivity for both India and Malaysia to further strengthen aviation industry, making travel affordable and sustainable. Secretary, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Mr. Vishwendra expressed happiness and pride in witnessing the initiatives and highlighted efforts taken by the Administration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, GoI. Airport Director, VSI Airport, Mr. Devendra Yadav while welcoming the dignitaries said, this day marks a historic moment in Civil Aviation sector.
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