Aviation sector India | Aviations Industry

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 […]

Cities

July 12, 2016

Electricity generation was one of the bright spots in 2015-16. Generation rose by 6 per cent as a proactive ministry sorted out fuel supply problems and thus enabled higher plant load factors. There was also […]

Overview: Positive outlook for segment with increased emphasis on infrastructure development

May 1, 2016

Tunnel development in India is driven by investments in the hydropower, railway, road and highway, metro rail, and water and sewerage sectors. While the railway sector was the first to undertake tunnel development, the maximum […]

Solar Push: Recent initiatives at Indian airports

April 8, 2016

The huge power requirements for large infrastructure projects such as airports have always been an issue for both governments and private developers alike. […]

High on Plans: Top projects in airports

February 10, 2016

India Infrastructure Research tracked 24 projects in the Indian airport sector, involving combined investments of over Rs 474 billion. Three projects (worth Rs 17.31 billion) have been completed, four (Rs 47.48 billion) are under construction […]

Focus on Power: Top projects on the drawing board

February 10, 2016

India Infrastructure Research has tracked 521 infrastructure projects in the power sector that are on the drawing board, and at various stages of planning. The total value of these projects is estimated at over Rs […]

Creating Future Capacity

February 10, 2016

India Infrastructure Research has tracked over 400 ongoing projects across seven infrastructure sectors. These are worth at least Rs 15 trillion. In terms of project cost, the maximum share is of power projects at 57 […]

Mixed Experiences: Recently completed projects

February 8, 2016

The past two years have seen the completion of some long-delayed big-ticket infrastructure projects. India Infrastructure Research tracked 111 infrastructure projects worth at least Rs 4 trillion that were commissioned during the period between January […]

Game Changer: GAGAN to enhance aviation safety

February 8, 2016

The launch of the GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system in May 2015 was a big leap for Indian aviation safety. It took 15 years of research to create GAGAN. Apart from this, several […]