Aviation

India, with over 100 operational airports, is the world's fastest growing and 3rd largest domestic aviation market.

Last updated: March 8, 2024

India is expected to become the third largest aviation market in the world by 2024

23%

Passenger Traffic Growth

106%

Foreign Tourist Arrival growth

34

Total Flying Training Organizations

45.9%

Domestic Aircraft Movement Growth

42

Aviation IT startups in India

141

Airports in India

100%

FDI allowed for both greenfield and brownfield airport projects.

1,200

aircraft to make up the total fleet of Indian airliners by 2024.

2500

aeroplane fleet in India by 2038

PLI incentive scheme to support indigenous drone industry

For the effective operation and smooth implementation of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme,the Ministry of Civil Aviation has formulated and notified the operational guidelines.

National Air Sports Policy 2022

The NASP, 2022, aims to create a structure that would help “promote the country's air sports sector, by way of making it safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable and sustainable.”
Krishi UDAN 2.0

Krishi UDAN 2.0 lays out the vision of improving value realization through better integration and optimization of Agri-harvesting and air transportation and contributing to Agrivalue chain sustainability and resilience under different and dynamic conditions.
National Monetisation Pipeline 2022

The project aims to unlock value in brownfield projects by engaging the private sector.
Policy on Regional and Remote Area Air connectivity

To promote the regional air connectivity.
Regional Connectivity Scheme

To facilitate / stimulate regional air connectivity by making it affordable.
Aircraft Financing and Leasing

As the world’s third largest domestic aviation market, the time is ripe for India to enter into aircraft financing and leasing activities from Indian shores.

Krishi Udaan

Krishi Udaan is to be launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on international and national routes. This will immensely help improve value realisation especially in North-East and tribal districts.

Policy to Better Utilise Civilian Airspace

Only 60% of the Indian airspace is freely available. Herein, restrictions on utilisation of the Indian Air Space will be eased so that civilian flying becomes more efficient This is expected to bring a total benefit of about Rs.10 billion per year for the aviation sector.
Global Hub for Aircraft MRO

Aircraft component repairs and airframe maintenance to increase from Rs.8 billion to Rs.20 billion in three years. Major engine manufacturers in the world are expected to set up engine repair facilities in India in the coming year.
AAI Startup Policy

The National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 (NCAP) has a target to enable 30 crore domestic flight ticketing by 2022.

Review of FDI in Civil Aviation

To expand the scope of investment and activity in the civil aviation space.

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2020

Issued on July 27, 2020.
Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020

The Amendment would provide the sector with a regulatory framework within which growth and development can be sustained.

Federation of Indian Airlines

http://www.fiaindia.in/contact.html

+91-11-46 16 13 18/ 19/20

Visit Website

Represent the airline industry and focuses on inter-airline cooperation.

International Air Transport Association

+65 6499-2424

Visit Website

Driving a safe, secure and profitable air transport industry worldwide.

Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation

+31 (0)23 568 5380

Visit Website

It is the global voice of air traffic management worldwide.

Airports Authority of India

01124632950

Visit Website

AAI manages 125 airports in India.

Ministry of Civil Aviation

Investment Opportunities

  • Infrastructure- Government keen to modernise airport infrastructure through Nextgen Airports for Bharat initiative.
  • Regional connectivity - India plans to connect unserved and under-served airports under the UDAN-2 scheme.
  • Investment - US$1.6bn worth of investment opportunities in building new passenger and cargo handling capacity.
  • Cargo - By 2023, total air freight traffic in India is expected to touch 4.1mn tonnes from 2.9mn tonnes currently.
Useful Links:

Key Investors

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive and capital establishments

With 70% market share, runs design, engineering and research facilities

With engineering centres in India, a major supplier to aerospace sector

Runs 7 manufacturing plants and 5 R&D centres for global operations

A major supplier of commercial aircraft, manufactures aerospace components

Singapore Airlines set to scale up India operations to tap growing market

Etihad Airways of United Arab Emirates, is expanding India operations

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive, and capital establishments

India to emerge as the fastest-growing G20 economy in 2024 Read More
EASE 4.0 framework launched to modernize and strengthen PSBs Read More
Tata Neu and Paisabazaar pilot credit disbursals on ONDC Read More
India-UAE CEPA Council launched at Vibrant Gujarat Summit Read More
Economic growth robust based on RBI’s report Read More
New schemes to boost mobile, electronics manufacturing Read More

News

Economic Survey 2024: Indian economy shows resilience amidst global challenges
July 22, 2024

The Indian economy has remained robust and stable, demonstrating resilience …

Read More

FM Sitharaman gears up for historic budget presentation
July 17, 2024

As the Budget presentation date inches closer, the final stage …

Read More

India’s economy ends strong Q1 with manufacturing rebound, GST collections
July 2, 2024

India’s economy ended the first quarter on a strong note, …

Read More
View All

Events

Jul 26,2024

Future Rail India 2024: Accelerating towards Viksit Bharat, 5th edition of Smart Railways Conclave
Jul 30,2024

CII National Startup Conference and Award Ceremony 2024
Jul 31,2024

FICCI-Bharat Hackathon for Startups
Aug 06,2024

16th CII Global MedTech Summit
View More