India's aviation getting stronger driven by connectivity and airport infrastructure growth: IATA
NEW DELHI: India's aviation sector is witnessing strong growth, supported by enhanced connectivity, improved airport infrastructure, and emerging potential in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Sunday.
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Speaking at a media briefing during the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Delhi, Amitabh Khosla, IATA's Country Director for India, Nepal & Bhutan, said, "We are also seeing significant increase in the airport infrastructure, so it gives a good foundation, a base on which India will build further."
Khosla also pointed to India's potential in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, citing the country's standing as a major ethanol producer.
"We understand from our discussions with some of the oil companies in the country that we are looking at India SAF production coming about in 2026," he said.
India, he noted, has the capabilities to become a key player in sustainable aviation, aligning with global decarbonisation goals. Despite this progress, IATA also highlighted persistent challenges related to high operational costs and tax-related uncertainties.
This year's WATS event has drawn approximately 1,700 attendees, and marks the first time IATA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held in India in over four decades.
IATA represents around 350 airlines, accounting for over 80 per cent of global air traffic.
According to IATA data, the aviation sector in India directly employs nearly 370,000 people and contributes$5.6 billion to the economy. Including indirect, induced, and tourism-related effects, the industry supports 7.7 million jobs and adds $53.6 billion to India's GDP- equivalent to 1.5 per cent of total economic output.
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