India’s aviation business has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, with startup airlines and new routes on the way. The government has an ambitious goal of developing 220 new airports by 2025.
India will have some 1,200 aircraft and 400 million passengers by 2027, according to Jyotiraditya Scindia, minister for civil aviation. In a market set for rapid expansion, the country is using government funds and public-private partnerships for large greenfield airports. Eight of 21 greenfield airports are already operating.