In April 2017, the central government gave wing to its ambitious Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) by launching flights from Shimla, Nanded and Kadapa airports. The move is reflective of the intent of the government to […]
Airport development in India is primarily under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Of the country’s 134 airports, AAI manages 125, of which 21 are international facilities. In addition, the authority is […]
The privatisation of Indian airports started in 2000, with the Cochin International Airport being the first to be privatised. At present, there are five privately managed international airports in the country, developed through public-private partnerships […]
In view of the critical capacity crunch at major airports across the country, the development of greenfield airports comes as a breather for the sector. The government’s push towards greenfield airport development is reflected in […]
Despite a global downturn, India’s air cargo industry is looking up and the country is regarded as the international air trade hub of South Asia. Moreover, the e-commerce sector’s take-off is providing momentum to domestic air […]
The Indian airline industry has grown significantly over the years. While the Regional Connectivity Scheme is propelling many small airlines to enter the market, existing airlines are focusing on fleet expansion to increase operations. Financially, […]
The years 2015-16 and 2016-17 (so far) have mostly been positive for the Indian aviation sector, with the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016 finally in place, a record growth in domestic air traffic, a […]
India’s much awaited and anticipated National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 (NCAP) was released in June this year. […]
Airport development in India primarily comes under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). […]
After a significant period of stagnation, the greenfield airport segment is finally witnessing some progress with the Mopa International Airport project in Goa being recently bid out. […]
Airport development in India has undoubtedly been one of the few sectors where the public-private partnership (PPP) model has exhibited positive results. […]
The ancillary segments of civil aviation, such as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and cargo infrastructure, have not been focused on by policymakers for a number of years, despite their significant potential. However, over the […]
The Indian airline industry has grown significantly over the years. Lower ticket prices, a pick-up in air traffic, the release of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016, a relaxation in aircraft import norms and […]
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