India reported the fastest air connectivity growth of 89 percent from 2014 to 2019, among the top 20 most connected countries in the world, according to the Air Connectivity report by International Air Transport Association (IATA) released in November 2020.
India climbed up three places to fourth position in 2019 replacing Indonesia. The rise is attributed to the “significant growth in the Indian air transport sector–particularly in the domestic market segment”.
The United States ranks first as the most connected country in the world, followed by China, Japan, India and Germany. Asia is the most connected region in the world, followed by North America. In terms of growth among the top 20 nations, India was followed by China and Thailand with 62 percent each, Mexico (58 percent) and Spain (56 percent).
India reported the fastest air connectivity growth of 89 percent from 2014 to 2019, among the top 20 most connected countries in the world, according to the Air Connectivity report by International Air Transport Association (IATA) released in November 2020.
India climbed up three places to fourth position in 2019 replacing Indonesia. The rise is attributed to the “significant growth in the Indian air transport sector–particularly in the domestic market segment”.
The United States ranks first as the most connected country in the world, followed by China, Japan, India and Germany. Asia is the most connected region in the world, followed by North America. In terms of growth among the top 20 nations, India was followed by China and Thailand with 62 percent each, Mexico (58 percent) and Spain (56 percent).
“India’s incomes are increasing along with the proportion of middle-class households. Given these demographic trends, the India domestic market is currently the fastest growing one (measured in terms of revenue passenger kilometres),” the report said.
Pointing out India’s success, the report highlights policy initiatives--such as the regional connectivity scheme (RCS)-UDAN and other development measures in safety and security, maintenance, repair and overhaul operations--that have played an important role in India’s growth.
As many as 299 RCS-UDAN routes are operational ending November 2020, according to the official release. Of these, 207 are actually operational, Moneycontrol reported on December 8. To further energise India’s air connectivity links, the government has planned to add 100 new airports by 2024, which will include heliports and seaports as well.
11/12/20 Chaitanya Mallapur/Moneycontrol.com
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