Covers the key trends, policy developments, status of major projects, and issues in the Indian aviation sector .
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Tackling Price Volatility: Focus on improving fuel efficiency amidst rising ATF costs
India’s aviation sector is witnessing rising air travel demands and significant infrastructural developments … […]
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Surge in Footfalls: Improving regional connectivity and changing passenger trends
Over the years, the Indian aviation sector has experienced a rise in passenger traffic. According to data by the Airports Authority of India, airports in the country catered to 376.4 million passengers in 2023-24, a […]
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Flying High: Financing trends in the Indian airport industry
Over the past decade, airports in the country have been witnessing significant investments. There has been a surge in airport construction projects stemming from the increase in demand for air travel. Investor and lender sentiment […]
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Digital Visualisation: Enabling role of BIM in airport planning, design and construction
Airport infrastructure development has come a long way over the years. In addition to facilitating aircraft movement, airports are now a hub for commercial activities and tourism, while also showcasing intricate terminal designs and structures. […]
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Growth Expectations: Key drivers for air cargo expansion
The Indian air cargo industry is growing at a steady pace after recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Freight traffic increased by 3.2 per cent in 2022-23 as compared to 2021-22, indicating a […]
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Changing Dynamics: A paradigm shift in the Indian airline industry
The past two years have been quite eventful for the Indian civil aviation industry. The sector’s V-shaped recovery has been supported by a robust demand for air travel. The development of new airports and expansion […]
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Growth Surge: Upswing in Indian aviation
The aviation sector has recorded remarkable growth over the past 25 years. Demand for air travel has been on an upswing, resulting in the creation of substantial airport infrastructure. Government support for the development of […]
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Interview with Jyotiraditya M. Scindia: “Our ultimate goal is to make air travel accessible and affordable to all”
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is taking several measures to make air travel a mode of mass transport for citizens. In fact, the post-pandemic recovery of the sector has been much faster in India […]
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Taking Flight: Aviation sector on the path to modern, sustainable operations
Over the past three decades, the Indian aviation industry has undergone a transformation, with a significant focus on modernising and expanding its airports. This evolution has been shaped by various trends, policy changes, technological advancements […]
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Key Statistics: Airline market share and airport capacity
Changing market shares of airlines The airline industry has undergone major changes in the past few years. The takeover of Air India, the launch of Akasa Air, the insolvency of Go First and the suspension […]
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Key Statistics: Passenger and cargo traffic trends
Revival in passenger traffic Air passenger traffic has grown at a CAGR of around 11 per cent between 2002-03 and 2022-23, driven primarily by domestic traffic. Strong economic growth, burgeoning demand for air travel, and […]
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Integrated Planning: Focus on multimodal hubs for airport infrastructure development
India is gradually adopting a more integrated planning approach to airport infrastructure development. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has announced plans to develop greenfield airports as nodes connecting multiple modes of mass transport. The […]
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Poised to Grow: Initiatives to boost India’s MRO industry
The growth of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry in the Indian aviation sector will be pivotal to its future in the global spectrum. Concerted efforts have been made to revitalise the aviation sector […]
Industry Speak
Emerging Smart Airports: Passenger experience and ease of future travel
By Sonal Mishra, Managing Director and Lead (Aviation), PwC India Technology has enabled numerous advances in many sectors, including aviation. Today, there are airports that have integrated internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, […]
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Taking Wing: Aviation sector flies into better weather
The aviation sector is experiencing a gradual recovery after two years of Covid-19…. […]
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Views of Jyotiraditya Scindia: “We want to make aviation a mode of mass transport”
The government has played an instrumental role in putting the aviation sector on the path to recovery post the pandemic. Domestic capacity was opened up to 100 per cent in October 2021 and international capacity […]
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Interview with Usha Padhee: “There is exponential growth taking place in the aviation sector”
Having weathered the pandemic and geopolitical storms, the aviation industry is now on a steady path of growth. There have been several notable developments in the sector over the past few years, including the launch […]
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Demand Returns: Sector recovers and recoups
The Indian aviation sector is showing remarkable recovery with traffic picking up owing to pent-up travel demand and resumption of regular international flights. Notwithstanding global headwinds, the outlook for the sector remains strong on the […]
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Change in the Air: Aviation sector gets onto a steady course after a challenging spell
India is poised to become a global leader in the aviation space. The industry has been witnessing a slew of positive developments such as investments in airport expansion, construction of big-ticket greenfield airports, and the […]