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Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced India’s goal of establishing 350–400 airports by 2047, emphasizing enhanced air connectivity, economic growth, and global-standard safety measures. The APAC-AIG meeting highlighted India’s progress and commitment to strengthening aviation infrastructure and accident prevention.
India's Goal: 350 to 400 Airports by 2047
New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu stated that India aims to have 350 to 400 airports by 2047. This means that air travel in the country will become even easier, more affordable, and more convenient in the coming years.
This plan will create new opportunities for employment, business, and tourism in India. The government also wants to ensure that there are no compromises in terms of safety.
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This announcement was made at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, where the first meeting of the Asia-Pacific Region Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) was underway.
On this occasion, Naidu said that the Asia-Pacific region (which includes India) has been doing excellent work in the field of aviation safety and accident prevention for many years.
This region has maintained a record of fewer aircraft accidents than the world average for the past 10 years.
Naidu informed that India has achieved significant progress in implementing international standards (ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices). In 2018, India's safety compliance rate was 70%, which has now increased to 85%.
Along with this, India's global ranking has improved from 112 to 55—meaning that India is now among the countries that are seriously implementing aviation safety.
The event was hosted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). AAIB Director General GVG Yugandhar said that investigators from all countries should work together to reduce the number of air accidents in the future.
He also proposed that India would share its aviation laboratories with other countries to improve technical investigations.
Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha stated that India has incorporated ICAO Annex 13 standards into its regulations. He stated that the government is going to establish a National Aviation Safety Centre in Jewar (Noida) and auditor training courses will also be started at the Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University.
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Additionally, the capabilities of the DGCA and AAIB are being further strengthened under the new law, the Indian Aircraft Act, 2024 (Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024).
Finally, ICAO APAC-AIG Chairman Stuart Godley and Secretary Enam said that all countries should share their experiences with each other. So that the quality of aviation safety and investigations can be improved and the safety of passengers' lives remains the highest priority.
