{
  "id": 9220877,
  "title": "No rule stops airport companies from having airlines: Govt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/no-rule-stops-airport-companies-from-having-airlines-govt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T23:17:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/no-rule-stops-airport-companies-from-having-airlines-govt/articleshow/134423179.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian government is currently considering whether airport companies, such as the Adani Group, can own airlines, despite the current restrictions. The Delhi and Mumbai airports, which have been managed through public-private partnerships since 2006, are bound by their operation, management, and development agreements (OMDAs) that limit the operators' stake in an airline to a maximum of 10%. Adani Group has requested an amendment to this rule. The government, led by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, is in favor of increasing the number of airlines, aiming for at least five airlines with over 100 aircraft each. Naidu stated that while there is no existing rule or clause preventing airport companies from owning airlines, the government is examining the potential issues involved. The airlines industry has been divided on the matter, with some supporting the idea and others, like IndiGo, opposing it. The government is also working on other fronts, such as promoting speed, sustainability, and long-term viability of projects under the UDAN program, with the aim of developing 100 airports over the next decade.",
  "summary": "Weighing pros & cons, no decision is taken yet: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu",
  "key_points": [
    "Indian government may allow airport companies to own airlines.",
    "Adani Group seeks amendment to current 10% stake limit.",
    "Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu supports increased airlines."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}