Civil aviation boom to continue

Bangalore: The “golden era” of Indian civil aviation is likely to continue during the Eleventh Plan period also. Joint Director General of Civil Aviation R.P. Sahi said the growth in air passenger traffic is likely to be around 22 per cent during the next couple of years.
Speaking to presspersons here on Monday, Mr. Sahi said India witnessed a growth rate between 46 per cent and 49 per cent during the last two years and this golden era is expected to continue for the next couple of years. “Though the growth rate would flatten to be around 22 per cent, it will be a positive growth,” he added.
He said that the 14 scheduled airlines in the country have placed orders for around 300 aircraft while several companies have evinced interest in setting up maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the country. “India also has 60 non-scheduled operators, which shows healthy trend in aviation sector,” he added.
22/01/08 The Hindu

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Jan 2008