Budget 2025: Skyrocketing growth in Indian aviation, but challenges linger

In 2024, India’s civil aviation industry recorded tremendous growth via an increase in fleets, the development of new airports and an unprecedented growth in passenger footfalls. In 2025, the launch of two new airports is on the anvil – Jewar and Navi Mumbai airport – with a capacity to handle 12 million and 20 million passengers, respectively. Several new airlines from Kerala and Lucknow are anticipated to begin operations, boosting facilities and vibrant competition in the sector.

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