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India is a significant and rapidly expanding market within the global aviation industry. The country has a large and growing domestic aviation market, driven by its expanding economy, rising middle class, and increasing demand for air travel. India is also strategically located, serving as a major hub for connecting flights between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The Indian government has implemented policies to promote the growth of the aviation sector, including investments in airport infrastructure and the liberalization of aviation regulations.
Key Facts
- Airlines: IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, Go First
- Airports: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
- Domestic Passenger Traffic (2022): 138 million (approx.)
- Aircraft Orders: One of the world\’s largest aircraft order books
- Manufacturing: Emerging hub for aircraft component manufacturing
- Challenges: Infrastructure constraints, regulatory complexities
- Growth Potential: High growth potential due to increasing demand and government support
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Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), India’s government owned aerospace manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Russian counterpart,…
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India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is contesting an order from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) claiming that…
Indian Prime Minister Modi opens Mumbai’s new billion-dollar mega airport
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NVI) at a jubilant ceremony in…
IndiGo announces that new UK service to London-Heathrow will fly from Mumbai
IndiGo has announced plans to launch direct, daily flights between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) and London-Heathrow Airport…
Pilots urge DGCA to inspect B787 electrical systems after Air India RAT incident
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct an…
New Airbus final assembly line to build first H125 helicopters in India
A new Airbus Final Assembly Line (FAL) will be established in India to build H125 helicopters in collaboration…
Airbus and Air India launch Gurugram training center to train 5,000 pilots
Airbus and Air India have opened a new pilot training center in Gurugram, Haryana, India. This facility aims…
India bids farewell to its MiG-21s after six decades of service
On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force retired its last Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison fighter jets after more…
India signs $7.5B contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A jets
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a landmark contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply…
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A 13-year-old Afghan boy has miraculously survived a perilous journey after flying from Kabul to Delhi. However, rather…
IndiGo confirms launch date for new Mumbai to Copenhagen service
The European expansion of IndiGo continues to proceed apace. Less than 24 hours after unveiling Athens as the…
IndiGo confirms Athens as first European A321XLR destination, Aegean codeshare
IndiGo announced on September 15, 2025, that Athens (ATH) will be the first destination in Europe to be…
New Windracers deal could see ULTRA drone deployed with Indian military
UK-based Windracers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at DSEI to explore the potential of deploying its…
India grants IndiGo a six-month extension of its Turkish Airlines partnership
The Indian government has allowed low-cost airline IndiGo to extend the aircraft leasing agreement it has with Turkish…
India and China to resume direct flights following 5-year diplomatic freeze
India and China have reached an agreement to resume direct flights, highlighting the importance of air connectivity as…
IAF seeks 114 Rafale jets in direct deal with France, bypassing MRFA tender
India is poised to move forward with a government-to-government (G2G) proposal for 114 additional Rafale fighter jets under…
Air India to suspend Washington-Delhi flights, blames planned fleet shortfall
Air India has decided to suspend its Delhi-Washington DC service blaming a planned shortfall in its fleet and…