The power of Trent

Engine stability and safety will be a critical a factor to consider for long-haul routes, and Rolls-Royce's Trent family of turbofan aircraft engines have been setting performance benchmarks for civil aviation with every new model, explains KISHORE JAYARAMAN, President, India & South Asia, Rolls-Royce

As India prepares to host the biennial Wings India exhibition, there is much to look ahead to. India is not only the third largest domestic aviation market in the world, it is also estimated to overtake the United Kingdom to become the third largest air passenger market in less than a decade. This presents a lucrative opportunity for India's airlines to prepare for the future and improve their bottom-line, especially after the period of lull caused by the pandemic.

The last few years have seen several initiatives from the government, including the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme to increase regional connectivity, plans to increase the number of airports, incentives and policy measures to boost the manufacturing and MRO services sector. All of these developments combined with the opening up of more routes, point to a sunrise sector that will present great prospects for big and small players across the value chain, as well as provide several opportunities for a skilled workforce.