Bhubaneswar–Abu Dhabi Flight Takes Off, Marking Odisha BJP Govt's First Anniversary
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Direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi successfully took off, carrying 180 passengers on board.
The flight commemorated the first anniversary of the Odisha government and emerged as a milestone in air connectivity.
The Odisha government is expanding domestic air links as well.
Bhubaneswar, June 12: To commemorate the first anniversary of the Odisha government, a milestone in air connectivity was marked today as the inaugural direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi successfully took off, carrying 180 passengers on board.
Launched under the guidance of the Prime Minister and with the support of the Central Government, this new international route links Odisha directly with the Middle East for the very first time.
The opening of this air corridor is expected to bolster trade, cultural exchange, and tourism between Odisha and the Gulf region. As part of this effort, 50 tonnes of Amrapali mangoes sourced from districts such as Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Nuapada, and Rayagada were also shipped to Abu Dhabi—marking a sweet beginning to global agri-exports from the state.
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✨The Odisha government is expanding domestic air links as well. New flights now operate from Bhubaneswar to Dehradun, Kochi, Ghaziabad, and Lucknow, while Jharsuguda has launched services to Mumbai, Lucknow, and Raipur. Bhubaneswar is also set to become a major hub for IndiGo Airlines in eastern India.
Chief Minister Mohan Majhi expressed that these developments are part of the government’s larger mission to place Odisha on both national and international maps of connectivity and commerce.
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