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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu outlined India’s ambitious aviation expansion plans. Highlighting the tremendous growth over the past decade, he said India aims to continue this momentum for the next 25–30 years, building up to 350 airports by 2047.
- Next 5 Years: India plans to construct 50 new airports, boosting regional connectivity and infrastructure.
- Aircraft Orders: The country has ordered nearly 1,700 aircraft to support its growing aviation market.
- Global Ranking: India is now the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world.
- Growth Drivers: Naidu emphasized that this growth is driven by policy reforms, capital investment, and efforts to democratize civil aviation across the country.
- Vision 2047: By the time India achieves its Viksit Bharat 2047 goal, the civil aviation sector will be a key enabler of a developed and connected India.
This expansion underscores India’s focus on strengthening regional connectivity, infrastructure, and the overall passenger experience, positioning the country as a global aviation hub.
