Suryaa National Desk: Surya Aviation & National Desk, New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan said that the Indian civil aviation sector is on an unprecedented growth trajectory. Surya Aviation & National Desk, New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has clarified that the Indian civil aviation sector is on an unprecedented growth trajectory. On the occasion of the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, he released a special video message and comprehensively explained the progress and future goals of domestic aviation. He stated that more than 1.5 crore domestic passengers have flown in the country at a record level in a single month, and more than 5,000 domestic and 1,000 international flights are taking place every day. Air travel to 130 crore people by 2047: Rammohan Naidu reiterated that the main objective of his ministry is to increase the number of air travelers to 130 crore people by the year 2047, from the current 24 crore people per year to Vikasit Bharat.
It was explained that air services are being expanded to tier-2 and tier-3 cities across the country and the infrastructure of airports is being made in accordance with international standards. He said that Indian airlines have already placed orders for more than 1,600 new aircraft, and about 500 new aircraft will enter the Indian airspace within the next five years. Rs. 3,490 Crore Modernization of Airports – Automation of ATC Systems: To further strengthen the security of air traffic, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has allocated Rs. Union Minister revealed that 3,490 crores has been allocated.
This includes fully automation of the Air Traffic Management System (ATM), state-of-the-art technology at Rs. 1,532 crores is being spent, he clarified. Technology is only helpful, but the timely and responsible human decisions of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) play a vital role in flight safety, he said. Appreciating the 'ATC Knowledge Portal' specially designed for controllers, he congratulated the more than 5,000 personnel behind the scenes who are constantly committed to the safety of passengers in the sky.
