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Spirit Air is proud to announce its flight operational plan for the State of Bihar under the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme – UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) & Govt. of Bihar. This strategic initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision to make air travel accessible to the common citizen and catalyse regional growth across underserved areas.

“This initiative by Spirit Air signifies more than just air connectivity—it is a gateway to economic revitalisation, empowerment of rural regions and access to new markets for Bihar’s people and products.”

About Spirit Air

Based in Bangalore and led by a team of retired Air India Executives, each with over three decades of aviation experience, Spirit Air brings unmatched expertise in regional aviation. Its versatile fleet for upcoming RCS operations in Bihar will include:

Islander BN2T-4S – STOL-capable, adaptable for passenger, cargo, and medevac operations.

King Air 250 – High-performance aircraft offering comfort, pressurization, and multi-mission flexibility.

Key Operational Highlights

Regional Passenger Air Services

Spirit Air will begin operations in Phase from the following upcoming airports in Bihar:
Birpur, Saharsa, Munger, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Raxaul, Valmiki Nagar, Bihta

These airports will be connected to:

Varanasi – providing onward connections to Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai through Spirit Air’s partner airlines

Bihta – to facilitate direct access to the state capital, Patna

Bihta to Jamshedpur, Bokaro

In Phase II Spirit Air will introduce International Connectivity, including:

Muzaffarpur to Kathmandu and Janakpur (Nepal)

Birpur to Rajbiraj and Biratnagar (Nepal)

Valmiki Nagar to Kathmandu and Bhairahawa (Nepal)

Bihta to Kathmandu

First-of-Its-Kind: Integrated Door-to-Door Travel

In partnership with DTDS Travel & Tour Planner Pvt. Ltd., Spirit Air will offer a seamless door-to-door travel experience to its passengers:

Home pick-up → Drop at airport → Flight → Final destination airport → Destination drop-off

One-time payment, online booking, nominal surcharge

Key Benefits for Travelers:

Convenience – Eliminate the need for multiple bookings or transport arrangements

Time & Cost Efficient – Bundled services offer savings and seamless transitions

Safety & Comfort – Reliable partners ensure consistent quality

Ideal for All – Perfect for families, seniors, tourists, and professionals

24/7 Support – Dedicated assistance from start to finish

Driving Broader Impact

This integrated travel solution will also:

Promote regional and national tourism by making destinations more accessible

Attract investment in aviation, hospitality, and transport sectors

Encourage local economic development through increased travel flow

Support government initiatives for smarter, connected infrastructure

Strengthen Spirit Air’s role as a forward-thinking carrier committed to passenger experience and regional growth

2. HAWAI-CARGO-Integrated Transportation Solution for Perishable Cargo & mail

Spirit Air’s cargo initiative, with DTDS Logistics Pvt. Ltd. as its exclusive GSA, will:

Enable fast transport of fresh produce, organic goods, high-value cargo, and mail

Offer doorstep pickup and delivery

Connect regional hubs to Delhi and Kolkata

Establish international cargo corridors with Kathmandu-Nepal

Priority Access and special rates for MSMEs under the scheme

Impact:

Fast farm-to-market delivery

Boost for Bihar’s Agri-value chain and MSMEs

Growth in regional logistics and cold chain infrastructure

Create direct and indirect employment opportunities, especially in rural and semi-urban areas for MSME

3. Empowering Bihar’s Youth with Aviation Careers

Spirit Air’s employment vision includes:

Pilots:

70+ Captains required by 2026

LOI for employment as Captain+ 50% Financing for Training Fee

Remaining 50% via collateral-free educational loan

Assured job placement

₹30-36 lakh annual salary

Other Roles:

Security & Airport Executives: NCC B/C Certificate holders

Travel & Tourism Professionals: With DTDS Travel & Tour Planner Pvt. Ltd

Logistics Executives: With DTDS Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

This bold step by Spirit Air, in close collaboration with the DTDS Group, heralds a new era of connectivity, cargo logistics, and skill-based employment for Bihar.
It’s more than just an airline initiative—it’s a comprehensive regional development model.

We invite media, stakeholders, and the public to support and participate in this journey toward a more connected, empowered Bihar.