Much has been reported over the past two months concerning aviation issues in India. Safety, security and cost reductions have dominated the stories. The director general of the International Air Transport Association, Tony Tyler, this year has spoken about Indian aviation in three major speeches. His remarks have focused on the great potential of the market, and how we must overcome some of the major issues faced by the aviation community in India.
A number of safety issues remain daunting challenges for the country and its civil aviation authority. India’s fiercely competitive aviation sector will have to become more stable to support a quickly growing domestic demand for air transportation. There are more than 1.2 billion people in India, but only a very small percentage fly. As the demand for air travel increases, India will face growing pains related to the country’s poor airport and air traffic infrastructure. Take these two issues and add to them rapidly expanding air carri…
