India’s Air Passenger Traffic Set to Reach 42 Crore by 2030

In a significant projection, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia has forecasted that India's air passenger traffic, presently at 14.5 crore, will soar to 42 crores by the year 2030. Speaking at the inauguration of a new terminal at Rajahmundry Airport, Scindia emphasized that civil aviation is poised to become a pivotal component of the country's transportation network. Scindia highlighted the ambitious growth plans, disclosing that the combined capacity of six major metro airports, currently at 22 crore, is slated to reach 42 crore within the next five years. The minister...