K Rammohan Naidu, BA

India’s domestic air passenger traffic is projected to reach 300 million by 2030, with about USD 11 billion being invested in airport development, as stated by Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday. The minister also highlighted the potential for India and France to collaborate on establishing a strong global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply chain.

He made these remarks at a conference organized by the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) in the national capital. India is experiencing rapid growth in its civil aviation sector, with airlines expanding their fleets and networks to meet the increasing demand.

Naidu mentioned that the domestic air passenger traffic is expected to reach 300 million by 2030, with plans to develop 200 more airports in the next 20-25 years. Currently, India has 157 airports, heliports, and waterdromes, with the number of operational airports projected to reach 200 by the end of 2025. The minister emphasized the vast potential for collaboration between India and France.