With new greenfield airports coming into existence and airlines’ induction of a large number of jets, the sector calls for an urgent requirement of more personnel to meet its burgeoning demands.
From record jet orders, growing its international network to recruiting new people onboard and modernizing its digital systems landscape — Air India’s transformation story is well on track to make the Maharaja more relevant than ever.
Turbulence hits Tata Group at a time when its airline has ambitious plans to modernize fleet, operational systems and revenue management, and has lined up a record order for 470 aircraft.
At the biannual Paris Airshow, IndiGo made a splash with another giant Airbus narrowbody order. Its re-energized rival Air India confirmed an earlier mega-order. The Mumbai-based startup Akasa Air added some Max orders. And the whole wide world of aviation wondered: Is India the next big growth story?
Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India grabbed headlines with orders at the Paris Airshow this week. Can the country support all of their planned growth?
As Indian airlines continue to expand, both in terms of fleet and routes, the country must start to focus on aviation infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of passengers.