India’s domestic air passenger traffic to touch 300 million by 2030: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
11 months ago

India’s domestic air passenger traffic to touch 300 million by 2030: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

The Hindu  

India’s domestic air passenger traffic is expected to touch 300 million by 2030, almost two-fold from the 153 million in 2023, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Wings India 2024 conference and exhibition that got underway in Hyderabad on January 18. Given the growth potential of the civil aviation sector, India has set out on a course of “creating capacities, removing bottlenecks and simplifying procedures,” he said. Seeking to highlight the pace of developments since the Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, Mr. Scindia said compared to 74 airports in the preceding 65 years, the government has either modernised or added 75 airports, waterdromes and heliports in the last 10 years. Mr. Scindia also sought to highlight how the “huge perseverance” of the government resulted in 19 States lowering value added tax on aviation turbine fuel to 1%-4%.

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India Today  

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3 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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11 months ago

India set to provide new energy to global aviation market, says Modi

Hindustan Times  

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By 2030, domestic air traffic projected to hit 300 million
11 months ago

By 2030, domestic air traffic projected to hit 300 million

Hindustan Times  

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11 months ago

India requires 2,840 new aircraft, 41,000 pilots over next 20 years: Airbus

India TV News  

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1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Domestic Aviation Sector Records 38.27% Growth In Passenger Traffic In 2023

News 18  

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India Today  

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‘Airfares reduced by 61% after…’: Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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India to have 200-220 more airports, heliports and water aerodromes in next 5 years, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
1 year, 6 months ago

India to have 200-220 more airports, heliports and water aerodromes in next 5 years, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Firstpost  

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PM Modi says Air India-Airbus deal reflects deepening ties between India-France

Live Mint  

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Number of airports in country to go up to over 200: Scindia
1 year, 10 months ago

Number of airports in country to go up to over 200: Scindia

Deccan Chronicle  

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Civil aviation sector witnessing strong V-shaped recovery; domestic passenger growth will continue: Scindia
1 year, 11 months ago

Civil aviation sector witnessing strong V-shaped recovery; domestic passenger growth will continue: Scindia

The Hindu  

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Delhi airport chaos: All agencies have swung into action, says Aviation Minister
2 years ago

Delhi airport chaos: All agencies have swung into action, says Aviation Minister

India TV News  

IGI airport chaos: Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said all agencies have swung into action in the last 24-36 hours to mitigate congestion at all major airports. Indeed, airport operators, airlines, ground handlers, ATCOs, immigration, security – the entire circuit is fortunate to be operating at such a time, and only wishes to see this trajectory move …

All new National Highways will have helipads along them, says Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
2 years, 2 months ago

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Firstpost  

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2 years, 4 months ago

Over 1.5 lakh flights started under UDAN Scheme: Civil Aviation Minister

Live Mint  

Union Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday highlighted the government's efforts on increasing aerial connectivity and said that over 1.5 lakh flights were started in the last 5 years. "Under Udaan Yojana democratization of the aviation sector took place and 1,93,000 flights were started based on viability gap funding in the last 5 yrs where govt will also bear …

India expects 40 crore air travellers in next four years, says Jyotiraditya Scindia – Firstpost
2 years, 4 months ago

India expects 40 crore air travellers in next four years, says Jyotiraditya Scindia – Firstpost

Firstpost  

He said over the last eight years India’s civil aviation industry has been completely transformed New Delhi: Highlighting the transformation of India’s civil aviation industry, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said India is witnessing the democratisation of the aviation industry and the country expects to reach 40 crore air travellers in the next four years. Seven airlines …

Airports Sector Set to See Investments Worth Rs 1.65 Lakh Crore in Coming Years: Scindia
2 years, 8 months ago

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News 18  

The country’s airport sector is expected to see investments worth Rs 1.65 lakh crore, including from private players, in the coming years, and the government also aims to have 200 airports, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. About capital expenditure plans, Scindia said, “we have a plan of close to Rs 98,000 crore over the next four years …

India to Add Upto 120 Aircraft Every Year to Meet Growing Demand: Jyotiraditya Scindia
2 years, 8 months ago

India to Add Upto 120 Aircraft Every Year to Meet Growing Demand: Jyotiraditya Scindia

News 18  

India, the fastest-growing civil aviation market in the world, intends to add 100-120 aircraft every year to meet the growing demand, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday. Addressing the Wings India 2022 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, he said that India is looking at tremendous expansion in areas of airlines, airports and every facet of the civil aviation …

India to Have 220 Airports by 2025, 80 New Ones in Next 3 Years: Jyotiraditya Scindia
2 years, 8 months ago

India to Have 220 Airports by 2025, 80 New Ones in Next 3 Years: Jyotiraditya Scindia

News 18  

Speaking in Lok Sabha, India’s Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that the government has set a target of increasing the number of airports from 140 to 220 by 2025. The minister said that as many as 3.82 lakh passengers flew daily in the past seven days and MoCA has set a target of nearly tripling this to …

Jyotiraditya Scindia urges States, UTs to reduce VAT on jet fuel to increase air traffic
3 years, 1 month ago

Jyotiraditya Scindia urges States, UTs to reduce VAT on jet fuel to increase air traffic

India TV News  

Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia has urged the states and Union Territories to reduce the value-added tax on jet fuel as it will help in increasing air traffic. Speaking at a conference of the ministers of civil aviation from states & UTs in Delhi on Friday, Scindia said that there is a need for 9,500 pilots. I'm very …

Jyotiraditya Scindia Announces 100-day Plan for Civil Aviation Sector in India
3 years, 3 months ago

Jyotiraditya Scindia Announces 100-day Plan for Civil Aviation Sector in India

News 18  

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday announced a 100-day plan for the country’s civil aviation sector, including policy measures and the development of airports as well as heliports. In his letters to the CMs, Scindia requested them to instruct the officers concerned to initiate action on matters such as deposition of funds with the Regional Air Connectivity Fund Trust and …

Boeing Foresees Market Demand of More Than 2,200 New Jets Over the Next 20 Years in India
3 years, 8 months ago

Boeing Foresees Market Demand of More Than 2,200 New Jets Over the Next 20 Years in India

News 18  

Aerospace major Boeing expects demand for more than 2,200 new jets valued at nearly $320 billion over the next 20 years in India. “With greater demand for domestic, regional and long-haul travel, we anticipate India’s commercial fleet will grow four-fold by 2039." Boeing India President Salil Gupte said: “India’s burgeoning manufacturing and services business means the region is uniquely positioned …

Boeing expects demand for 2,200 new jets in India over next 20 years
3 years, 8 months ago

Boeing expects demand for 2,200 new jets in India over next 20 years

Live Mint  

Despite the short-term challenges posed by the covid-19 pandemic, aerospace firm Boeing Co expects demand for more than 2,200 new jet planes valued at nearly $320 billion over the next 20 years in India. "Although the covid-19 pandemic sharply reduced Indian air travel last year, the country’s domestic passenger traffic is recovering more rapidly than in most other countries and …

Domestic Airlines Fleet in India Cross 700 Planes, 73 New Aircrafts Added in 2020: DGCA
3 years, 9 months ago

Domestic Airlines Fleet in India Cross 700 Planes, 73 New Aircrafts Added in 2020: DGCA

News 18  

India’s civil aviation sector, which was heavily battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, added over 20 aircraft during the year 2020. In January, on a year-on-year basis, the air passenger traffic had dropped by 39.50 per cent to 77.34 lakh from 127.83 lakh reported for the corresponding period of the previous year. On a sequential basis, domestic passenger traffic rose 5.55 …

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