India’s skies are expanding faster than anywhere else, yet the trajectory of future growth will hinge on how swiftly structural and systemic challenges are resolved to unlock untapped potential, writes Manish Pant. India’s aviation sector is experiencing an unprecedented boom, defined by rapid expansion in airport infrastructure, passenger traffic, and airline capacity. Over the past...
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IndiGo Adds 12 New Domestic Routes in October, Strengthens Regional Air Connectivity Across India
These additions will provide seamless access to financial and technology hubs from emerging urban centres, aligning with the objectives of the government’s UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme and broader development goals. IndiGo has announced the launch of 12 new domestic routes starting October 2025, further expanding its footprint across tier-2 and tier-3 cities and reinforcing its...
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Sogane airport construction to be completed by 2022 end: Yediyurappa
The new airport will be second-best with all facilities for passengers
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Post Budget Analysis | Aviation
The Budget has reiterated the focus on improving regional connectivity through the UDAN scheme.
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Accommodating the Boom
The air travel boom in India has thrown up a new set of challenges before the country's aviation sector. The airport infrastructure needs to be ramped up on priority for the growth momentum to be sustained in the long term.
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AAI may develop aircraft park at Raipur airport
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will soon take up work for expansion of apron at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur to enable parking of more aircraft, according to official sources quoted in a report.
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22 airports to get connected under regional connectivity scheme
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman G P Mohapatra has told media persons that 22 airports will get connected under the regional connectivity scheme, under the first phase.
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Viability of the project and a reasonable rate of return are not ensured by the policy makers.
Satyan Nayar, Secretary General, Association of Private Airport Operators, shares his views on private participation in aviation infrastructure with Janaki Krishnamoorthi.
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The magical metal
Stainless steel has started to provide architects and builders with an excellent solution to the problem emanating on account of corrosion.
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India Airports 2011 Infra around airports needs major boost: Experts
Investment opportunities of $110 billion are being envisaged up to 2020 with $80 billion towards new aircraft and $30 billion towards the development of airport infrastructure, according to the Investment Commission of India. But are the new aircraft and big development plans likely to materialise? A report on the conference held last month in Delhi.