Addressing Wings India 2026 on January 29, PM Modi highlighted India's emergence as the world's fastest-growing civil aviation market. India's domestic air passenger traffic crossed 200 million in 2025, with the UDAN scheme expanding regional connectivity to 75+ airports. The event at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, witnessed deals and discussions on aircraft manufacturing, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) hubs, sustainable aviation fuel, and drone technology. Key announcements included plans for new MRO facilities in Gujarat and Karnataka, and expansion of helicopter services to remote areas. India aims to have 200 airports operational by 2030 under its National Civil Aviation Policy.
Wings India 2026: PM Modi Highlights India as World's Third-Largest Domestic Aviation Market
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PM Modi at Wings India 2026: India fastest-growing aviation market; 200M domestic passengers in 2025; 200 airports target by 2030.
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- PM Modi addressed Wings India 2026, highlighting India as the world's fastest-growing civil aviation market
- Domestic airlines carried 166.946 million passengers in 2025
- UDAN scheme expanded regional connectivity to 75+ airports
- Plans announced for new MRO facilities in Gujarat and Karnataka, and expansion of helicopter services to remote areas
- PM projected that India will have more than 400 airports by 2047
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Q: Assess India's emergence as the world's fastest-growing civil aviation market in context of Wings India 2026, UDAN scheme and the 200-airport-by-2030 target under the National Civil Aviation Policy.
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At Wings India 2026 on January 29, PM Modi highlighted India as the world's fastest-growing civil aviation market, with domestic passenger traffic crossing 200 million in 2025 and the UDAN scheme expanding regional connectivity to 75+ airports. India targets 200 operational airports by 2030 under the National Civil Aviation Policy.
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As mentioned at Wings India 2026, India's domestic air passenger traffic crossed what milestone in 2025?
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At Wings India 2026, it was highlighted that India's domestic air passenger traffic crossed 200 million in 2025, with the UDAN scheme expanding regional connectivity to 75+ airports. India targets 200 operational airports by 2030.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wings India 2026 and what did PM Modi highlight?
**Wings India 2026** is India's premier aviation event. PM Modi highlighted India as the **world's fastest-growing civil aviation market**, with domestic air passenger traffic crossing **200 million** in 2025.
What is India's domestic air passenger traffic milestone in 2025?
India's **domestic air passenger traffic crossed 200 million** in 2025, reflecting the massive growth of India's civil aviation sector.
Why is India the world's fastest-growing aviation market?
India's aviation growth is driven by a **growing middle class, urbanisation, increasing disposable incomes, budget airline expansion**, and government infrastructure investment in new airports.
Where is Wings India 2026 held?
**Wings India 2026** was held in January 2026, addressed by **PM Narendra Modi** who emphasised India's position as the world's fastest-growing civil aviation market.
What is the significance of India's aviation growth for the economy?
Aviation is a key enabler of **tourism, trade, and connectivity**. India's rapid aviation growth reflects economic expansion and creates millions of jobs in aerospace, hospitality, and infrastructure.
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