Indian carriers have placed orders for 1,700 aircraft with the goal of expanding their fleet to 3,500 by 2047, according to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu.
India, the third-largest domestic aviation market, is set to become the third-largest overall air passenger market in the world.
The number of domestic flights in India has increased significantly, reaching 11 lakh annually from six lakh in 2014, showcasing growth in the aviation sector.
Plans for airport network expansion, introduction of new airports under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN, and advancements in the domestic drone ecosystem were highlighted by the minister.