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India plans to add 50 new airports over the next five years, Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced at IATA's annual meeting. The country now operates 162 airports, up from 74 in 2014, driven by initiatives like the UDAN scheme, which has launched 619 regional routes connecting tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The government also aims to make India a global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub, targeting USD 4 billion in MRO market value by 2031. Naidu called for global collaboration on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to decarbonise the sector. With India among the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, these expansion plans will strengthen domestic and international connectivity, boost industry partnerships, and promote greener air travel. The move signals a strong, future-forward vision for India's aviation sector.
In a clear push to expand India's aviation infrastructure, Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu recently declared that the country aims to add 50 new airports within the next five years. He highlighted this goal while addressing delegates at the annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he reflected on the sector's substantial growth. Advertisement
Naidu pointed out that the total number of operational airports in India has surged to 162, a significant leap from the 74 functional in 2014. This expansion, he noted, reflects the success of sustained efforts to enhance connectivity and accessibility in the aviation sector.
He also remarked that the UDAN scheme, introduced by the government to improve regional air connectivity, had effectively 'democratised air travel' across the country. As of now, 619 routes have been made operational under the initiative, creating vital links between tier-2 and tier-3 cities and larger urban hubs.
In addition to domestic connectivity, Naidu shed light on the strategic goal of transforming India into a global hub for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services. The minister mentioned that the MRO industry in India is projected to reach a value of USD 4 billion by 2031, underlining the government's intent to localise aircraft servicing and attract international players.
While advocating for cleaner aviation, he called upon global stakeholders to join hands with India in developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). He stressed the importance of decarbonisation in aviation and invited collaboration for greener alternatives.
India currently ranks among the fastest-growing civil aviation markets globally, and this vision signals a robust and forward-looking trajectory for the sector.
By setting sights on 50 additional airports and expanding its MRO capabilities, the government is not only scaling up infrastructure but also encouraging industry collaboration in green aviation technologies. With regional routes already seeing a transformative push through the UDAN scheme, these new efforts could further redefine the contours of domestic and international air travel in the years ahead.
Source - PTI
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