THE LANDSCAPE OF BUSINESS AVIATION HAS WITNESSED A significant global evolution, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic, and the Indian Business Aviation sector has been no exception. Over the last decade, the industry in India has undergone substantial metamorphosis, finally garnering the critical recognition it deserves. Its role as a driver of productivity and contributor to economic development is now more apparent. Industry advocates underscore the imperative for a robust framework to propel growth and channelise economic and social benefits throughout India. Despite noteworthy shifts in perspectives, policies, and infrastructure, grappling with persistent financial challenges poses a significant impediment for the business aviation industry to fully realise its potential.
In setting the tone for a comprehensive understanding of each stakeholder’s specific roles in Aviation, Group Captain Rajesh Bali, Managing Director of the Business Aviation Operators Association (BAOA), articulated during the seventh edition of the BizAvIndia conference held in Delhi earlier this year that a collaborative and balanced conversation is essential. He emphasised the need to comprehend each other’s roles effectively and foster more effective collaboration with regulators in the future. Group Captain Bali drew attention to a 2012 study by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), which predicted a year-on-year growth rate of 10 per cent for the first decade, followed by rates of seven per cent and an additional five per cent in the last five years, resulting in a total of approximately 4,000 small aircraft. However, he noted that the number of operators has decreased from 137 to 103 since then, only recently rebounding after a period of decline.
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