Alliance Air added that it will be India's first commercial airline to operate an Indian-made aircraft for civil operations. Till date, Dornier 228 planes were used by the armed forces only.

On the same day, there will also be the inauguration of the first flying training organisation of North East at Lilabari, Assam, the airline mentioned.

Both these events will be attended by Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Apart from them, secretary, MoCA,  Rajiv Bansal, Usha Padhee and Amber Dubey, Joint secretaries MoCA and other dignities from the state Governments of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Alliance Air will also be present.

In a statement, MoCA noted that the development of North Eastern region is not only of strategic importance, but is also part of India's growth story.

"Connectivity in NER is very essential and Under "Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN)", the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has identified NER as a priority area," it added.

(With inputs from agencies)