India’s aviation sector becomes world’s third-largest domestic market: PM Modi

January 28, 2026 7:07 PM

India’s aviation sector becomes world’s third-largest domestic market: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India’s aviation sector has undergone a historic transformation over the past decade, evolving from an exclusive mode of travel into the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market.   Addressing the Wings India 2026 programme in Hyderabad via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said the rapid growth of the aviation sector is the result of the government’s long-term vision aimed at making air travel accessible to every citizen. ...

India’s aviation sector reflects stable outlook amid rising air traffic

March 23, 2025 11:53 AM

India’s aviation sector reflects stable outlook amid rising air traffic

India’s aviation sector continues to show a stable outlook, supported by a steady rise in air passenger traffic. Official data reveals that domestic air passenger traffic recorded a robust double-digit growth of 11.04 per cent in February this year compared to the same month last year. According to an ICRA report, domestic air traffic for the first 11 months of the current financial year stood at approximately 1,551 lakh passengers. This marks a 7.7 per cent increase over the same period last...