Along with government thrust, investment and funding play crucial roles as well. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has planned significant capital expenditure for modernizing existing airports and constructing new ones in cities like Varanasi, Bagdogra, Pune, Tiruchirappalli, Kochi, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Patna, and Jaipur.
The Airports Authority of India is to spend Rs. 25,000 crore (US$ 3 billion) between 2022-27 to boost infrastructure facilities. Capacity (Available Seat Kilometre) available in domestic and international flights combined increased to 2,94,702 million kms in FY24 as compared to 2,60,488 million kms in FY23.
Fleet expansions by major airlines and the expansion of airports shall also contribute to passenger traffic growth. Before 2016, the Indian airport sector functioned under the cost-plus and single-till system, which imposed a cap of 16% on investors' maximum return on capital investments.
This article examines the regulatory evolution of the Indian airport sector, forecasts for air passenger traffic, and transformative initiatives propelling the sector's expansion during the Amrit Kaal period. In FY23, air traffic in India rebounded vigorously, reaching 95% of pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating a V-shaped recovery for the sector.
If such changes are implemented properly, in a planned and a strategic manner, the revenues generated can outweigh the costs incurred during the construction of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and can
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AAI and other Airport Developers have targeted capital outlay of approximately Rs. 98,000 crore in airport sector in the next five years for expansion and modification of existing terminals, new
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Our findings reveal that airport size, presence of low-cost carriers and cargo traffic have a significant influence on the technical and scale efficiency of Italian airports.
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Indian airports need to reassess their pricing strategies to improve competitiveness, boost passenger traffic, and enhance service quality, according to a report by CAPA India, a leading
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The India Airport Infrastructure Market, valued at USD 1.07 billion in 2024, is set to witness robust expansion with a projected CAGR of 5.92% through 2030.
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Between FY20 and FY25, India''s aviation infrastructure attracted over Rs. 96,000 crore (US$ 11.2 billion) in capital expenditure, channelled through the Airports Authority of India and PPPs. Foreign
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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has planned significant capital expenditure for modernizing existing airports and constructing new ones in cities like Varanasi, Bagdogra, Pune, Tiruchirappalli, Kochi,
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This shift represented a departure from the previous system and allowed for a more comprehensive approach to tariff determination in the Indian airport sector. Globally, the dual till mechanism is the
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The revenues for the ICRA sample set* is expected to grow by ~19-21% in FY2024 on the back of increase in passenger traffic growth, ramp-up of non-aero revenues, and increase in tariffs at some
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