Dornier 228 Aircraft was flagged off by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Passighat, Arunachal Pradesh on April 12. He was accompanied by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. First Made in India aircraft began its commercial passenger services from April 12. Dornier 228 Aircraft was welcomed with water cannons salute. It will facilitate regional connectivity in North-East. Alliance Air's Dornier 228 aircraft has been made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.