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India and China are exploring the possibility of resuming direct flights between the two nations, cooperation in the aviation sector. This key development by India’s Civil Aviation Minister
The high-level talks took place on the Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, held in New Delhi. Minister Naidu, alongside Civil Aviation Secretary senior officials, met with the President of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

Strengthening Civil Aviation Ties: India
In his post, Naidu emphasized that the meeting aimed at deepening cooperation between India and China in the civil aviation sector. External Air connectivity and discussed key issues to enhance the sector’s growth between the two countries.
“Productive discussions on furthering civil aviation cooperation between India and China,” Naidu wrote, highlighting the significance of these engagements in reviving air travel between the two Asian giants.
No Immediate Decision on Flights: India
Although the dialogue marked a positive step toward restoring direct flights, Minister Naidu clarified that made. “The Chinese side raised the possibility of resuming direct flights,” Naidu informed reporters. However, External Affairs (MEA) stakeholders would be before any action is taken.
The pandemic had led to the suspension of all direct flights between India and China. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, IndiGo and Air India operated direct routes between the two countries, facilitating business and tourism travel. The flights is seen as a stronger economic and people-to-people ties.
Industry Impact
The aviation industry, severely impacted by the pandemic, benefit significantly from the potential resumption of flights between the two nations. He added that further consultations The revival of direct connectivity would boost trade, tourism, which are connections due absence of direct services.
Industry experts also see this as a crucial move to re-establish confidence among passengers who have had limited travel options in recent years.
Looking Ahead
While no formal timeline has been provided for the flights, both sides appear committed to advancing their civil aviation ties.
As the world moves toward a post-pandemic recovery, the direct flights between India and China significant milestone in relations.
(With PTI inputs)