Air service from Rewa to Delhi begins:CM Yadav says, ‘Vindhya now fully connected by air’; Deputy CM hails launch as historic milestone for region

Regular flight services between Rewa and New Delhi commenced on Monday, marking a major milestone for the Vindhya region. The 72-seater aircraft service was inaugurated virtually by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav from Bhopal. Local MPs, MLAs, and public representatives attended the ceremony at Rewa Airport.
The launch comes a year after the formal inauguration of Rewa Airport, which has been steadily expanding its air connectivity network. From air taxi to 72-seater flights Rewa Airport was inaugurated on 15 February 2023, when air taxi and 17-seater aircraft services began for Jabalpur, Bhopal, Khajuraho, and Singrauli. With this new route, Rewa is now directly connected to Delhi via a 72-seater aircraft, and services to Indore are expected to begin soon. Successful trial paved the way The ATR-72 aircraft trial was successfully conducted on 28 October by pilot Raghav Mishra, a native of Rewa. After successful testing, all technical and administrative clearances were completed, allowing regular operations to begin smoothly. PM Modi sends message of congratulations Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of the Vindhya region through a letter, congratulating them on the launch of the flight service.
The inauguration event was attended by Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla, MPs Janardan Mishra, Ganesh Singh, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Narendra Prajapati, Riti Pathak, and several other dignitaries. CM Mohan Yadav: ‘Vindhya now fully linked by air’ Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said the launch marks a transformational step for the Vindhya region, which once could not even imagine air travel. “Today, Vindhya is fully connected through air routes. This service will boost industrial growth and enhance connectivity to religious and tourist destinations like Maihar, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho,”
said the Chief Minister. He also announced plans to expand helicopter services and introduce air ambulance facilities for healthcare in the near future. Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla: ‘A historic day for Vindhya’ Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla called the day “historic” for the Vindhya region, saying that a long-cherished dream has finally come true. “The direct flight between Rewa and Delhi will boost education, industry, tourism, and employment opportunities. Earlier, traders had to travel to Prayagraj or Varanasi for flights. Now, this direct connection will save both time and money,”
he said. Shukla added that Rewa’s waterfalls, temples, and national parks will now be more accessible to domestic and international tourists. Delhi in just two hours — A boost for business and tourism The new Rewa–Delhi flight will reduce travel time to just two hours, providing a significant boost to trade, education, industry, and tourism in the region. Officials believe the service will accelerate economic growth and strengthen Rewa’s role as a regional hub for business and travel.