India Aviation Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The India Aviation Market is segmented by Aircraft Type (Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, Military Aviation). Key Data Points observed include air passenger traffic, air transport freight, defense spending, military aircraft active fleet, revenue passenger kilometers, high-net worth individuals, and inflation rate.

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 13.89 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 26.08 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Aircraft Type Commercial Aviation
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 11.08 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Aircraft Type Military Aviation

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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India Aviation Market Analysis

The India Aviation Market size is estimated at 13.89 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 26.08 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.08% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

13.9 B

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

26.1 B

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

1048

Total Deliveries in the Historic Period (2017-2023)

1966

Total Deliveries during the Forecast Period (2024-2030)

Largest Market by Aircraft Type

85.76 %

value share, Commercial Aviation, 2023

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Increasing air passenger traffic and its recovery to pre-pandemic levels, coupled with the replacement of existing aircraft with advanced sustainable aircraft, are driving the commercial aviation market.

Largest Market by Sub-Aircraft Type

85.76 %

value share, Passenger Aircraft, 2023

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Strong economic growth and the increasing middle-income population are fueling the growth of air passenger traffic and generating demand for passenger aircraft.

Largest Market by Body Type

84.19 %

value share, Narrowbody Aircraft, 2023

A fleet of narrowbody aircraft adds flexibility in terms of fleet management and helps reduce the operating costs of the airlines, thereby resulting in the rapid adoption of this aircraft.

Leading Market Player

69.28 %

market share, Airbus SE, 2022

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The company provides an extensive range of products across the commercial, military, and general aviation sectors through Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space.

Second Leading Market Player

8.74 %

market share, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, 2022

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An extensive range of product offerings that include multi-mission helicopters, transport helicopters, and other helicopters for various countries is expected to support company's domination in the region.

Commercial aviation is poised for huge growth in the country

  • The commercial aviation segment is the largest in terms of aircraft delivered in the country. India has become the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake the UK to become the third-largest air passenger market by 2024. Indian aviation also contributed 5% of the GDP, creating a total of 4 million jobs. In addition, this industry has a USD 72 billion gross value-added contribution to GDP. Air traffic has been growing rapidly in the country as compared to the global average. The air fleet number is expected to rise from the present 600 to 1,200 during 2024.
  • Followed by the commercial segment, the general aviation industry in India is considered a luxury for both business and private needs and strongly drives the country's economic growth. The surge of tourist traffic into India and the rising HNWIs have driven the growth of the country's general aviation sector. Despite these driving factors, challenges in ease of doing business, complications with the tax structures, inadequate infrastructure, and complicated processes to obtain operating licenses have resulted in subdued growth of the business aviation market in India.
  • Furthermore, India is a critical military aircraft market, as the country has been modernizing its aerial capabilities by procuring new aircraft and indigenously developing military aircraft to defend its borders from Pakistan and China. HAL is the largest manufacturer of aircraft and helicopters in India and has been producing BAE Hawk Trainers and Tejas LCA. It is also developing fifth-generation advanced medium combat aircraft under the Make in India initiative, with deliveries expected to start during the forecast period.
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India Aviation Market Trends

Ease of restrictions and rising air passenger travel are driving the market demand

  • In 2022, nearly 123.2 million passengers traveled by air. This was 47% more than the passenger numbers in 2021. The year closed with IndiGo retaining the market share crown at almost 55%, with others trailing far behind. Vistara and Air India were both a distant second in December with a market share of 9.2% each, followed by SpiceJet and AIX Connect (AirAsia India) with 7.6% each. Go First recorded a share of 7.5%, while Akasa Air ended the year with 2.3%.
  • By carrying 69 million passengers in 2022, IndiGo improved its 2019 performance by a million when it carried almost 68 million passengers. This is after the company suffered from reduced capacity following the grounding of several of its planes. Domestic air passenger traffic grew 15 percent year-on-year to around 129 lakhs in December 2022 but remained 1 percent lower than the pre-pandemic level (December 2019). According to ICRA, the domestic aviation industry operated at an estimated passenger load factor of around 91% in December 2022 against approximately 80% in December 2021 and about 88% in December 2019.
  • A total of 24.8 million passengers were carried by domestic airlines in India between January and March 2022, compared to 23.38 million during the same period in 2021. In March 2022, India resumed its scheduled international flights, leading to a surge in international passenger traffic. As a result, in April 2022, Indian carriers reached 1.85 million passengers, slightly surpassing the traffic recorded in April 2019, which was 1.83 million international passengers. As of January 2022, the country had air bubble arrangements with 35 countries aimed at restarting international travel. These air bubble arrangements will provide direct/indirect connectivity to more than 100 countries.
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Geopolitical threats are the driving factor for rising defense expenditure

  • India is the fourth-largest defense spender in the world and the second largest in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2022, the country's defense spending was USD 81.4 billion, a growth of 6% compared to 2021. India proposed USD 72.6 billion in defense spending for the 2023-24 financial year, 13% up from the previous period's initial estimates, aiming to add more fighter jets and roads along its tense border with China. The total Indian defense budget is estimated at 2% of GDP. India plans to spend nearly INR 242 billion (USD 3 billion) for naval fleet construction and INR 571.4 billion (USD 7 billion) for air force procurements, including more aircraft.
  • The country's expenditure on capital outlays, which funds equipment upgrades for the armed forces and the military infrastructure along its disputed border with China, amounted to 23% of total military spending in 2022. Personnel expenses (e.g., salaries and pensions) remained the largest expenditure category in the Indian military budget, accounting for around half of all military spending.
  • Recently, allocations for specifically indigenous purchases were made. The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A, Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), basic trainer HTT-40 aircraft, Arjun Mk-1A tanks, several missiles, and other weapons may receive significant funding. Increased defense production will pave the way for exports and help offset expenses. Foreign equipment manufacturers are more likely to establish joint ventures (JVs) and attract foreign direct investment in high technology fields (FDI). Some of these joint ventures are also expected to aid in defense exports.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Increasing growth in the e-commerce industry is driving the development of this segment
  • Increasing air travel is a growth driver in the country
  • Fleet modernization and rising modern warfare are driving factors in the market studied
  • Rising economic growth might support the market's growth in the country
  • The increase in inflation may hinder air travelers, but economic growth may have a positive effect
  • The rise in HNWIs is acting as the major growth driver for the market growth

India Aviation Industry Overview

The India Aviation Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 58.36%. The major players in this market are Airbus SE, ATR, Dassault Aviation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Lockheed Martin Corporation (sorted alphabetically).

India Aviation Market Leaders

  1. Airbus SE

  2. ATR

  3. Dassault Aviation

  4. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

  5. Lockheed Martin Corporation

India Aviation Market Concentration

Other important companies include Bombardier Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Leonardo S.p.A, Textron Inc., The Boeing Company.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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India Aviation Market News

  • June 2023: Delta Air Lines Inc. is in talks with Airbus SE to order wide-body aircraft, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The discussion focuses on A350 and A330neo hai twin-aisle aircraft.
  • March 2023: Boeing was awarded a contract by Air India for 220 Boeing aircraft, including 190 737 Max, 20 787, and 10 777X.
  • December 2022: The US Army was awarded a contract to supply next-generation helicopters to Textron Inc.'s Bell unit. The Army`s "Future Vertical Lift" competition aimed at finding a replacement as the Army looks to retire more than 2,000 medium-class UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters.

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India Aviation Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Air Passenger Traffic
  • 4.2 Air Transport Freight
  • 4.3 Gross Domestic Product
  • 4.4 Revenue Passenger Kilometers (rpk)
  • 4.5 Inflation Rate
  • 4.6 Active Fleet Data
  • 4.7 Defense Spending
  • 4.8 High-net-worth Individual (hnwi)
  • 4.9 Regulatory Framework
  • 4.10 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.1 Commercial Aviation
    • 5.1.1.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Freighter Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Passenger Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1.1 Narrowbody Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1.2 Widebody Aircraft
    • 5.1.2 General Aviation
    • 5.1.2.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.2.1.1 Business Jets
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.1 Large Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.2 Light Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.3 Mid-Size Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.2 Piston Fixed-Wing Aircraft
    • 5.1.2.1.3 Others
    • 5.1.3 Military Aviation
    • 5.1.3.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.3.1.1 Fixed-Wing Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.1 Multi-Role Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.2 Training Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.3 Transport Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.4 Others
    • 5.1.3.1.2 Rotorcraft
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.1 Multi-Mission Helicopter
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.2 Transport Helicopter
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.3 Others

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Airbus SE
    • 6.4.2 ATR
    • 6.4.3 Bombardier Inc.
    • 6.4.4 Dassault Aviation
    • 6.4.5 General Dynamics Corporation
    • 6.4.6 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
    • 6.4.7 Leonardo S.p.A
    • 6.4.8 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.4.9 Textron Inc.
    • 6.4.10 The Boeing Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AVIATION CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC, NUMBER OF PASSENGERS TRAVELLED, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. AIR TRANSPORT FREIGHT, MILLION TON-KM, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. DISTANCE TRAVELLED BY REVENUE PASSENGERS, RPK, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INFLATION RATE, %, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ACTIVE MILITARY AIRCRAFT FLEET, NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT, VOLUME, INDIA, 2016 - 2030
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  2. DEFENSE SPENDING, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POPULATION OF HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUAL (HNWI), NUMBER OF HNWIS, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MARKET SHARE BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MARKET SHARE BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY FREIGHTER AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY FREIGHTER AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY NARROWBODY AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY NARROWBODY AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY LARGE JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY LARGE JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY PISTON FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY PISTON FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT HELICOPTER, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT HELICOPTER, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, INDIA, 2018-2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, INDIA, 2018 - 2023
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  2. MAJOR PLAYERS REVENUE SHARE (%), INDIA, 2023

India Aviation Industry Segmentation

Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, Military Aviation are covered as segments by Aircraft Type.

  • The commercial aviation segment is the largest in terms of aircraft delivered in the country. India has become the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake the UK to become the third-largest air passenger market by 2024. Indian aviation also contributed 5% of the GDP, creating a total of 4 million jobs. In addition, this industry has a USD 72 billion gross value-added contribution to GDP. Air traffic has been growing rapidly in the country as compared to the global average. The air fleet number is expected to rise from the present 600 to 1,200 during 2024.
  • Followed by the commercial segment, the general aviation industry in India is considered a luxury for both business and private needs and strongly drives the country's economic growth. The surge of tourist traffic into India and the rising HNWIs have driven the growth of the country's general aviation sector. Despite these driving factors, challenges in ease of doing business, complications with the tax structures, inadequate infrastructure, and complicated processes to obtain operating licenses have resulted in subdued growth of the business aviation market in India.
  • Furthermore, India is a critical military aircraft market, as the country has been modernizing its aerial capabilities by procuring new aircraft and indigenously developing military aircraft to defend its borders from Pakistan and China. HAL is the largest manufacturer of aircraft and helicopters in India and has been producing BAE Hawk Trainers and Tejas LCA. It is also developing fifth-generation advanced medium combat aircraft under the Make in India initiative, with deliveries expected to start during the forecast period.
Aircraft Type Commercial Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Freighter Aircraft
Passenger Aircraft By Body Type Narrowbody Aircraft
Widebody Aircraft
Aircraft Type General Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Business Jets By Body Type Large Jet
Light Jet
Mid-Size Jet
Aircraft Type General Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Piston Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Others
Aircraft Type Military Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Fixed-Wing Aircraft By Body Type Multi-Role Aircraft
Training Aircraft
Transport Aircraft
Others
Aircraft Type Military Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Rotorcraft By Body Type Multi-Mission Helicopter
Transport Helicopter
Others
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Market Definition

  • Aircraft Type - All the aircraft related to commercial, military and general aviation have been included in this study
  • Sub-Aircraft Type - Fixed-Wing passenger aircraft, freighter aircraft, business jets, piston fixed-wing aircraft, military fixed-wing aircraft, and rotorcraft are included under this study.
  • Body Type - Body type includes all types of aircraft segmented based on application/size/capacity/role.
Keyword Definition
IATA IATA stands for the International Air Transport Association, a trade organization composed of airlines around the world that has an influence over the commercial aspects of flight.
ICAO ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that supports aviation and navigation around the globe.
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) A certificate granted by a National Aviation Authority permitting the conduct of commercial flying activities.
Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) A Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) is issued for an aircraft by the civil aviation authority in the state in which the aircraft is registered.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by countries.
RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometres) The RPK of an airline is the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the number of revenue passengers carried on each flight stage by the stage distance - it is the total number of kilometers traveled by all revenue passengers.
Load Factor The load factor is a metric used in the airline industry that measures the percentage of available seating capacity that has been filled with passengers.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) traditionally is defined as a company whose goods are used as components in the products of another company, which then sells the finished item to users.
International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) is an international network of heads of independent safety investigation authorities (SIA).
Available Seats Kilometre (ASK) This metric is calculated by multiplying Available Seats (AS) in one flight, defined above, multiplied by the distance flown.
Gross Weight The fully-loaded weight of an aircraft, also known as “takeoff weight,” which includes the combined weight of passengers, cargo, and fuel.
Airworthiness The ability of an aircraft, or other airborne equipment or system, to operate in flight and on the ground without significant hazard to aircrew, ground crew, passengers or to other third parties.
Airworthiness Standards Detailed and comprehensive design and safety criteria applicable to the category of aeronautical product (aircraft, engine or propeller).
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) A business or organization that operates at an airport. An FBO provides aircraft operating services like maintenance, fueling, flight training, charter services, hangaring, and parking.
High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) are individuals with over USD 1 million in liquid financial assets.
Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are individuals with over USD 30 million in liquid financial assets.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The division of the Department of Transportation is concerned with aviation. It operates Air Traffic Control and regulates everything from aircraft manufacturing to pilot training to airport operations in the United States.
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) The European Aviation Safety Agency is a European Union agency established in 2002 with the task of overseeing civil aviation safety and regulation.
Airborne Warning and Control System (AW&C) aircraft Airborne Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft is equipped with a powerful radar and on-board command and control center to direct the armed forces.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European and two North American.
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is a development and acquisition program intended to replace a wide range of existing fighter, strike, and ground attack aircraft for the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and formerly Turkey.
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) A light combat aircraft (LCA) is a light, multirole jet/turboprop military aircraft, commonly derived from advanced trainer designs, designed for engaging in light combat.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute that provides data, analysis, and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure, and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), also known as maritime reconnaissance aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles, in particular, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-ship warfare (AShW), and search and rescue (SAR).
Mach Number The Mach number is defined as the ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound at the altitude of a given aircraft.
Stealth Aircraft Stealth is a Common term applied to low observable (LO) technology and doctrine, that makes an aircraft near invisible to radar, infrared or visual detection.
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India Aviation Market Research FAQs

The India Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 13.89 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 11.08% to reach USD 26.08 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the India Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 13.89 billion.

Airbus SE, ATR, Dassault Aviation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Lockheed Martin Corporation are the major companies operating in the India Aviation Market.

In the India Aviation Market, the Commercial Aviation segment accounts for the largest share by aircraft type.

In 2024, the Military Aviation segment accounts for the fastest growing by aircraft type in the India Aviation Market.

In 2023, the India Aviation Market size was estimated at 13.89 billion. The report covers the India Aviation Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the India Aviation Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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