(a) whether India is likely to become the third largest aviation market globally a year sooner than was earlier expected by 2024 from its current seventh position and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether India is expected to add 414 million passengers to its existing 572 million passengers by the year 2037; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
The Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Jayant Sinha)
(a) India is likely to become the third largest aviation market, globally around 2024 as per International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast.;
(b) & (c): According to IATA, in terms of origin-destination passengers from 2017 to 2037, 414 million new passengers will be added that will result in a total of 572 million passengers in 2037.