1. Legislative Reforms: Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024
- Passed: Lok Sabha (09.08.2024), Rajya Sabha (05.12.2024)
- Effective: January 1, 2025
- Key Features:
- Modernizes aviation sector
- Replaces Aircraft Act, 1934
- Promotes indigenous manufacturing (Make in India)
- Aligns with Chicago Convention and ICAO
- Streamlines licensing processes
- Introduces appeal provisions
2. International Cooperation
2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference
- Date: September 11-12, 2024
- Location: New Delhi
- Participants: 29 APAC countries
- Key Organizations: IATA, ACI, ICAO
- Outcome: Delhi Declaration
3. Infrastructure Development 2024
New Airport Terminals
- Varanasi
- Agra
- Darbhanga
- Bagdogra
New Airports Inaugurated
- Uttar Pradesh:
- Aligarh
- Azamgarh
- Chitrakoot
- Moradabad
- Shravasti
- Other States:
- Sarsawa
- Rewa
- Ambikapur
4. Passenger Traffic Statistics (Jan-Nov 2024)
Domestic Routes
- Total Flights: 1.02 million
- Total Passengers: 146.4 million
- Growth: 5.9% YoY
- Record: 5 lakh passengers/day (Nov 17, 2024)
International Routes
- Total Passengers: 64.5 million
- Growth: 11.4% YoY
- Distribution:
- Indian Carriers: 29.8 million
- Foreign Carriers: 34.7 million
5. Greenfield Airports Development
Approved Projects (21 Total)
- 12 Operational:
- Durgapur, Shirdi, Sindhudurg
- Pakyong, Kannur, Kalaburagi
- Oravakal, Kushinagar, Itanagar
- Mopa, Shivammogga, Rajkot
Advanced Stage Projects (2025-26 Q1)
- Noida (Jewar)
- Navi Mumbai International
New Site Clearances 2024
- Doloo (Assam)
- Parandur (Tamil Nadu)
- Kota (Rajasthan)
- Raichur (Karnataka)
6. Infrastructure Investment
CAPEX Under National Infrastructure Pipeline
- Total Investment: ₹91,000 crore (FY 2019-25)
- AAI Share: ₹25,000 crore
- Expenditure till Nov 2024: ₹82,600 crore
7. Regional Connectivity (UDAN Scheme)
8th Anniversary Achievements
- Routes Operationalized: 619
- Airports Connected: 88
- New Routes (2024): 102
- Northeast States: 20 routes
- New Aerodromes: 12 (including 4 heliports)
8. Digital Initiatives
Digi Yatra
- Operational Airports: 24
- Users: 80+ lakh
- Completed Journeys: 4+ crore
- Platform: Android and iOS
9. Policy Initiatives
MRO Sector Reforms
- Uniform 5% IGST on aircraft parts
- Extended export period: 6 months to 1 year
- Re-import time limit: 3 to 5 years
Seaplane Operations
- Guidelines launched: 22.08.2024
- UDAN Round 5.5: 50+ water bodies identified
Gender Equality
- Target: 25% women workforce by 2025
- Special interaction: 51 women achievers with President
10. Environmental Initiatives
Green Energy Adoption
- 80 airports using 100% green energy
- 12 airports switched in 2024
- Carbon Accreditation:
- Bengaluru: Level 5 (ACI)
- Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad: Level 4+ (Carbon neutral)
