TruJet, a regional air carrier led by Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd. of Hyderabad, has become the first airline to carry out civil operations to Bidar in Karnataka. The airline launched direct flights from Bengaluru to Bidar on February 7th.
Karnataka Chief Minister Shri. Yeddyurappa inaugurated the service in Bengaluru and flew in the same flight to Bidar and back. With the launch of this flight, Bidar finally arrives on the map of Civilian Airports in India. This flight was launched as part of the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme which aims to provide regional air connectivity across destinations in India.
About TruJet
TruJet operates to 24 destinations in its network. The airline operates a fleet of 7 ATR72, including both the -500 and -600 variants. Two third of the airline’s operations fall under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). It claims to be the only air carrier to fully operationalise all the routes it was awarded under the three phases of RCS so far.
Some images from inaugural flight can be seen here:
Proud and happy to announce the commencement of flight services From and To Bidar with the C.M of Karnataka, Shri B.S…
Posted by TruJet on Saturday, February 8, 2020
