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Big Numbers: Airport sector logs double-digit growth
The erstwhile sluggishly growing airport sector has managed to witness double-digit traffic growth since 2014-15. In line with the increased demand for air travel, capacity creation is also on the rise. The Airports Authority of […]
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Better Connectivity: RCS makes air travel more accessible and affordable
The central government launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) about three years ago with the aim of providing air connectivity to underserved and unserved cities in the country. The move is reflective of the government’s […]
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Augmenting Infrastructure: AAI’s plans, priorities and initiatives
Airport development in the country primarily comes under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). In order to cater to the growing demands of passenger and freight traffic, AAI has prepared a corporate […]
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PPP Success: Five airports continue to account for majority share in traffic growth
The public-private partnership (PPP) model in airport infrastructure development has been a success. At present, the sector has five privately managed airports, which have together mobilised an investment of around Rs 320 billion. Cochin was […]
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Upscaling Capacity: Greenfield airports to address current constraints
The development of greenfield airports has been on the government’s agenda for a long time now. Several experts are of the opinion that the key lies in creating capacity ahead of a surge in demand. […]
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Positive Steps: Initiatives to tap the air cargo potential
The burgeoning demand for e-commerce, the need for speedy and timely delivery of cargo and the increasing air connectivity and opening up of routes, in recent years, have resulted in an increased demand for air […]
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Flying High: Airlines poised for growth despite challenges
India has the fastest growing domestic airline industry in the world with players beefing up domestic operations and expanding fleet size in order to cater to the rising demand for air travel. However, the sector […]
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New Heights: Airport infrastructure, passenger and freight traffic growing apace
The year 2016-17 has been a positive one for the Indian aviation sector, with the growth in passenger and freight traffic being maintained, and new routes being opened up under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). […]
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Towards Growth: Government initiatives driving sector development
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 […]
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Plans on the Anvil: Several AAI initiatives to increase capacity and improve airport facilities
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 […]
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Maintaining their Lead: Performance and expansion plans of PPP airports
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 […]
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Steady Progress: Greenfield airport development to be a major game changer
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 […]
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Freight Plans: AAICLAS to supplement air cargo growth
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 […]
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Airline Outlook: Fleet expansion planned on the back of improved finances
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, […]
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Overview: Traffic projections prompt expansion plans
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 […]