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The Future of Airbus and Boeing Eyeing India's 'Soaring Skies'

As the International Air Transport Association (IATA) prepares for its annual general meeting in New Delhi, the spotlight falls on India, the world's fifth-largest economy. With air traffic booming in this vast market, despite only a small fraction of its 1.4 billion people currently flying each year, manufacturers Airbus and Boeing are poised to secure lucrative deals at the flagship Aero India exhibition, set to take place from Monday.

India The Rising Star of Global Aerospace

Airbus' Remi Maillard describes India as the rising star of global aerospace, with its commercial aviation market experiencing unprecedented growth. Boeing's Salil Gupte concurs, stating that India is the most dynamic and exciting market on the planet. The Indian civil aviation ministry proudly proclaims its skies to be soaring as the sector experiences a meteoric rise.

Forecasting Future Growth

According to Boeing's forecasts, air traffic in South Asia, primarily in India, is expected to increase by more than 7 percent per year until 2043. This growth will likely lead to an increase in traffic, with the Indian market set to require at least 2,835 new aircraft by this deadline.

Breaking Barriers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made developing the air sector a priority since taking office in 2014. His vision is to bring air travel to the common people, and he has initiated plans to boost air links between small towns and megacities. The government has also launched programs to train over 30,000 pilots and mechanics over the next 20 years.

Revolutionizing Long-Haul Flights

The major manufacturers are key partners in this growth, with a focus on promoting women's participation. Airbus' Maillard believes that the next leap in the airline sector will be international, stating that the kind of revolution we have seen in the Indian domestic market in the last few years is now happening in the long-haul market. Boeing's Gupte expects more orders for large aircraft capable of long-haul flights, which he predicts will make up 15 percent of India's total fleet within the next 20 years.

Order Basket Overflows

India's order basket is overflowing, with Air India having placed massive contracts for 470 and 100 additional Airbus planes. Low-cost airline IndiGo has also placed significant orders, including 500 from Airbus in 2023 and an additional 30 last year.

Speculating Beyond 2025

As we look to the future, it's clear that India will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the aerospace industry. With the country set to require at least 2,835 new aircraft by 2043, manufacturers Airbus and Boeing will be eager to capitalize on this growth. As professionals, enthusiasts, and humanitarians of aviation, we can only speculate about what the future holds for India's 'soaring skies.' Will international long-haul flights become the norm? Will women continue to play a crucial role in shaping the industry? Only time will tell.

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