India Aviation Industry News

Embark on an exciting journey through India's aviation history and witness its remarkable evolution into a global aviation powerhouse! From the pioneering flight by Henri Pequet to the establishment of Air India by J.R.D. Tata, we uncover the captivating stories behind Indian aviation. Explore the development of important airports in India, including some of the nation's most beautiful airport designs. Discover the reality and growth of Indian airports, delve into smart infrastructure advancements, and witness the expansion and development of key airports across the nation. Uncover the progress of the aviation industry in India, from the inception of Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoFirst, and AirAsia India, to the impressive rise in both domestic and international flights. Learn about the role of Indian Airport Authority jobs in shaping the aviation landscape and gain insights into the civil aviation industry's development. Compare India's aviation growth to global benchmarks and explore the evolution of airports in India over the years. Join us as we celebrate India's journey towards becoming the world's third-largest aviation market by 2030, with domestic and international air travel flourishing at unprecedented rates. Don't miss this thrilling exploration of aviation development, important airport history, and the exciting future of India's skies!

Akasa Air, India's youngest airline, celebrates its first year of operations with plans to launch international flights. The airline, co-founded by industry veterans Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh, has 20 aircraft in its fleet and aims to tap into the international market after meeting the regulatory requirement of either five years of operations or a fleet of 20 aircraft. With a team of aviation experts from top airlines and consistent capacity growth, Akasa has become the fifth largest airline in India, holding 4.9% market share. The airline plans to serve high-yield international routes, including destinations in Singapore, the Middle East, and the Gulf region. Despite challenges, including the passing of co-founder Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Akasa aims to carve a niche in India's budget carriers segment.

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has made history with a record-breaking order of 500 planes, following Air India's recent deal for 470 aircraft. This massive expansion signifies the remarkable growth story of the Indian aviation market, with increased capacity expected to enhance connectivity domestically and internationally. As IndiGo and Air India dominate the industry, experts foresee a duopoly forming. The bullish outlook on India's economy, under-penetrated market, and rising passenger numbers further fuel airlines' confidence. Witness the extraordinary transformation and progress of Indian aviation through this groundbreaking aircraft order.

In this video, we explore how the aviation industry in India is defying the global trend and experiencing a booming phase amid the pandemic. Despite the challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic, India has seen sustained growth in regional turboprop flight operations, leading the charts globally. We discuss how India's increasing domestic aviation demand is fueling the growth in regional flights, which are primarily powered by turboprop engines and are ideal for connecting short to medium-haul destinations. We also analyze how the right network and connection can make demand from regional routes sustainable and profitable.

The video shows that Vistara is gradually making profits and reaching a milestone in its growth journey. While the journey to success for Vistara has been a slow one, it is plausible that it could dominate the airline market in the coming years with its merger with Air India under the Tata Group.

Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, hiked by ₹4,734.15 per kilolitre to ₹62,795.12—the costliest so far this yearThe 8.15% rise in ATF prices comes against the backdrop of airlines facing rising costs in international operations

India may have 190-200 operational airports, of which three each will be in Delhi and Mumbai, says the 'Vision 2040' report released at the Global Aviation Summit 2019

The aviation firms may get a boost if they maintain pricing discipline and crude oil prices stay at current levels, say experts

IATA criticised high airport charges as well as taxation due to privatization of airports in New Delhi

Low-cost airline pioneer Capt Gopinath takes electoral plunge