Indian Aviation Industry

India's aviation sector has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world in terms of handling domestic traffic.

Advantage India

Robust
Demand

* Rising working group and widening middle class demography is expected to boost demand.

* Country will become the third largest aviation market in terms of passengers by 2024.^

Opportunities
in MRO

* By 2028, the MRO industry is likely to grow over US$ 2.4 billion from US$ 800 million in 2018.

* Land allotment for entities setting up MRO facilities in India has been revised to a period of 30 years in September 2021, from the current 3-5 years as the government aims to make India a ‘Global MRO Hub.’

Policy
Support

* Foreign investment up to 49% is allowed under the automatic route.

* Under Union Budget 2021-22, the government lowered the custom duty from 2.5% to 0% on components or parts, including engines, for manufacturing of aircrafts by public sector units of the Ministry of Defence.

Increasing
Investments

* Investment to the tune of Rs. 420-450 billion (US$ 5.99-6.41 billion) is expected in India’s airport infrastructure between FY18-23#.

* Growing private sector participation through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

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Last updated: May, 2022

INDIRA GANDHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IGIA)

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the main gateway to Delhi, India and one of the busiest airports in the region. Operated by Delhi International Airport Limited, which is owned by GMR Infrastructure (64%), Airports Authority of India (26%) and Fraport (10%), the airport hosts domestic, regional and international passenger and cargo services from over 40 airlines. The airport acts as a hub for airlines including Air India, Air India Regional, Blue Dart Aviation, GoAir, IndiGo, JetLite and SpiceJet.

Company Website: https://www.newdelhiairport.in/Default.aspx

Indigo

IndiGo, continue to be India’s largest passenger airline. The company primarily operates in India’s domestic air travel market as a low-cost carrier with focus on three pillars – offering low fares, being on-time, and delivering a courteous and hassle-free experience. IndiGo has become synonymous with being on-time.

Company Website: https://www.goindigo.in/

SpiceJet

SpiceJet is an Indian low-cost carrier based at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. SpiceJet is one of India's largest airlines serving domestic destinations across India. The airline commenced international operations in October 2010 and currently operate flights to 62 destinations – 53 domestic and 9 internationals.

Company Website: https://www.spicejet.com/