Domestic airfares in India surged by 43 percent last year from 2019 levels, marking a notable spike in air ticket prices. That is according to a study by Airports Council International (ACI). But what is fast becoming a point of contention is airline passengers being burdened with large amounts of additional fees tallied to advertised flight costs.

Indian airfares saw a 43% surge last year

India's aviation sector is expanding rapidly, creating a soaring demand for pilots. Reports suggest that the country will need at least 30,000 new pilots by 2045 to keep up with growing air traffic. With new airlines launching and existing carriers expanding, the need for skilled pilots is at an all-time high.

India needs 30,000 pilots as Indian aviation industry booms

India is becoming a key player in the global aerospace sector, with Airbus and Rolls-Royce boosting local sourcing. Airbus now sources over $1 billion annually, with Indian-made parts in every aircraft. The government aims to double exports and expand local manufacturing.

India’s aerospace industry soars: Exports and sourcing surge ahead

India's aviation market is experiencing unprecedented growth, outpacing global trends. With Boeing and Airbus eyeing the demand, experts say India needs more orders for local assembly. As air travel surges, the country will require 2,835 new planes to meet passenger needs.

India's aviation boom: 2835 new planes needed to meet soaring demand

In a sign of normalcy coming back to the aviation market, tech firm Honeywell International Inc has raised its outlook for jet deliveries as the aviation sector shaves off the effects of the covid 19 pandemic.

Honeywell raises outlook for jet deliveries

Rating agency Moody's has downgraded the long-term senior unsecured bonds of Rolls-Royce to "junk" status, saying that the aviation market served by the British engineering firm has weakened and could fall further.

WION Dispatch: Global aviation market weakening, Moody's downgrades Rolls-Royce

The number of people travelling by air should double to 8.2 billion a year by 2037, with Asia and the Pacific leading the way, sector federation IATA forecast on Wednesday (Oct 24).

Protectionist measures could nonetheless curb the surge, The International Air Transport Association (IATA) added in an update to its 20-year passenger forecast.

From the current level of 4.1 billion passengers, traffic should expand by 3.5 per cent annually, said the group that represents 290 airlines.

"Aviation is growing, and that is generating huge benefits for the world. A doubling of air passengers in the next 20 years could support 100 million jobs globally," an IATA statement quoted chief executive Alexandre de Juniac as saying.

But he also warned of "a significant negative impact on the growth and benefits of aviation if tough and restrictive protectionist measures are implemented".

More than half of the additional passengers would come from the Asia-Pacific region according to the association, with China set to surpass the United States as the biggest single market in the mid-2020s.

India was expected to take third place, followed by Indonesia and Britain.

The number of people travelling by air should double to 8.2 billion a year by 2037, with Asia and the Pacific leading the way, sector federation IATA forecast on Wednesday (Oct 24).

The number of people travelling by air should double to 8.2 billion a year by 2037, with Asia and the Pacific leading the way, sector federation IATA forecast on Wednesday (Oct 24). Protectionist measures could nonetheless curb the surge, The International Air Transport Association (IATA) added in an update to its 20-year passenger forecast. From the current level of 4.1 billion passengers, traffic should expand by 3.5 per cent annually, said the group that represents 290 airlines. "Aviation is growing, and that is generating huge benefits for the world. A doubling of air passengers in the next 20 years could support 100 million jobs globally," an IATA statement quoted chief executive Alexandre de Juniac as saying. But he also warned of "a significant negative impact on the growth and benefits of aviation if tough and restrictive protectionist measures are implemented". More than half of the additional passengers would come from the Asia-Pacific region according to the association, with China set to surpass the United States as the biggest single market in the mid-2020s. India was expected to take third place, followed by Indonesia and Britain.

India expected to become third largest aviation market by 2037: IATA

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday recommended that internet services like wi-fi and mobile connectivity should be permitted on domestic and international flights in India.

India is one of the world`s fastest-growing aviation markets and also the world`s fastest growing internet services market, and such a step is likely to boost revenue for service providers as well as airlines.

The recommendations, which include providing a mechanism for the lawful interception and monitoring of wi-fi in aircraft cabins to ensure safety, were provided to the Department of Telecommunications which will draft the final policy.

Once finalised it will, for the first time, allow flyers in India to surf the internet on a plane, a service common in many foreign countries.

India&#39;s concerns over a cyber attack have delayed the policy which has been in the making for several months, local media have reported.

India is one of the world`s fastest-growing aviation markets and also the world`s fastest growing internet services market, and such a step is likely to boost revenue for service providers as well as airlines

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday recommended that internet services like wi-fi and mobile connectivity should be permitted on domestic and international flights in India. India is one of the world`s fastest-growing aviation markets and also the world`s fastest growing internet services market, and such a step is likely to boost revenue for service providers as well as airlines. The recommendations, which include providing a mechanism for the lawful interception and monitoring of wi-fi in aircraft cabins to ensure safety, were provided to the Department of Telecommunications which will draft the final policy. Once finalised it will, for the first time, allow flyers in India to surf the internet on a plane, a service common in many foreign countries. India's concerns over a cyber attack have delayed the policy which has been in the making for several months, local media have reported.

TRAI recommends in-flight internet connectivity

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