India's aircraft fleet to triple by 2035, says Airbus
India is set for a major aviation boom—by 2035, the country's commercial aircraft fleet will triple to 2,250 planes.
This leap, projected by Airbus, could make India the world's third-biggest aviation market.
Flying is about to get way more common
If you feel like everyone's flying these days—you're right.
Passenger traffic in India is expected to grow nearly 9% every year until 2035, the fastest jump among big economies.
The average Indian will take twice as many flights per year compared to now, thanks to economic growth and a bigger middle class.
Meeting that demand will require a large number of additional aircraft and expanded fleet capacity.
More jobs and airports on the horizon
With all this growth comes opportunity: India will need almost three times as many pilots and technicians as today—think around 35,000 pilots and 34,000 technicians by 2035.
The market for plane maintenance could hit $9.5 billion.
Airlines are also set to invest $1 billion in digital upgrades, while the government plans to build 50 new airports (taking the total up to 200).
All signs point toward India fast becoming an aviation powerhouse.