Aviation sector India | Aviations Industry

Regulatory Role: AERA’s responsibilities in sector oversight

February 6, 2017

With the privatisation of airports during the early 2000s, the need for fixing airport tariffs was realised. In this context, the establishment of a sector regulator, that is both independent and neutral in its approach, […]

Abundant Opportunities: Infrastructure sector to provide impetus to construction activity

January 10, 2017

On the back of the government’s renewed focus on infrastructure development, contractors are likely to witness a significant increase in construction opportunities. The government is expected to pump in more funds into the infrastructure sector, […]

Government pushes last date for auction of 67 small oil and gas fields by three weeks

November 6, 2016

The government has pushed out the last date for the auction of 67 small oil and gas fields by three weeks. These fields were given up by state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and […]

Options on Offer

October 17, 2016

The dredging equipment needs of the Indian dredging market have largely been met by foreign suppliers. Netherlands-based IHC Merwede is a leading supplier of dredging equipment in the country. The company has […]

Key Statistics

October 12, 2016

India signs $80 million loan deal with ADB for infrastructure development in Agartala, Aizwal

October 10, 2016

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $80 million loan agreement for the North Eastern Region Capital Cities Development Investment Programme. The funds will be utilised for providing […]

CIDCO to invite RfP from three qualified bidders by October 2016

October 7, 2016

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) plans to invite requests for proposal for the Navi Mumbai International Airport Project from three qualified bidders after March 20, 2016. The Maharashtra Project Monitoring and Implementation […]

Overview: Traffic projections prompt expansion plans

September 18, 2016

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 […]

Expansion Drive: AAI’s initiatives to increase capacity and improve facilities at airports

September 18, 2016

Airport development in India primarily comes under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). […]

Hopes Revive: Mopa to propel greenfield airport development

September 17, 2016

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. […]

Need for Expansion: Performance review across PPP airports and recent initiatives

September 17, 2016

Airport development in India has undoubtedly been one of the few sectors where the public-private partnership (PPP) model has exhibited positive results. […]

Untapped Potential: Policy impetus to improve MRO and cargo segments

September 17, 2016

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 […]

Airline Performance: Significant developments on the back of government initiatives

September 17, 2016

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 […]

The launch of the long-awaited National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016 has been a landmark move for the civil aviation sector in the past year. […]

Recent Developments: NCAP, 2016 to provide impetus to sector

August 12, 2016

The year 2015-16 saw increased focus on regional connectivity, with the launch of new regional airlines as well as new flights on existing and new routes. However, movement on airport projects has been slow. Like […]

Soaring High: Significant traffic growth, focus on regional development

August 12, 2016

The aviation sector has seen significant growth during the past year, owing to an increase in traffic numbers, a comparatively stable economy and low fuel prices. The new National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016, has […]

Dr G. Mohapatra: “Traffic growth projections of 12.1 per cent over the next five years augur well for the sector”

August 11, 2016

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is continuously striving to improve the airport and air navigation system (ANS) infrastructure in the country. With a steady increase in traffic growth, capacity augmentation plans have been put […]

NCAP, 2016: New policy aims to increase affordability and regional air connectivity

July 13, 2016

After two drafts and several months of consultations, the government finally unveiled the new National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016 in June. The policy is being viewed as progressive by the aviation industry in general […]