Zoom Airlines, formerly known as Zoom Air, has been granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), allowing it to resume operations in India. The renewed AOC, issued on September 14, is valid until September 3, 2024. Zoom Airlines CEO, Atul Gambhir, expressed gratitude to the team for achieving this milestone and emphasized their commitment to safety and operational excellence. He stated that with the AOC in hand, the airline aims to offer passengers a travel experience characterized by convenience, efficiency, and comfort.
Key points about Zoom Airlines:
- Originally established as Zexus Air in April 2013, the Gurugram-based airline received its first aircraft, the Bombardier CRJ200.
- Operations officially commenced in February 2017, but the airline struggled to attract significant passenger traffic.
- In July 2018, after a year of operations, DGCA suspended its air operator certificate due to safety concerns. The airline briefly resumed services in October 2019 but was again suspended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The airline’s focus is on providing “cost-effective” and “convenient” solutions to meet the regional travel needs of passengers in India’s expanding aviation market.
- The CEO stated that the company aims to pioneer innovation and establish enduring partnerships to offer customers an exceptional travel experience. He highlighted the growing demand for cost-effective, safe, and convenient travel solutions in the Indian domestic aviation sector and expressed confidence in the airline’s ability to cater to these needs.
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