Aviation Expansion: India anticipates rise in number of flights, big airport looking to double slots

A senior government official recently revealed that India is expected to witness an increase in the number of flights due to the rising air traffic, reported PTI. The official also said that a major airport in the country is considering the possibility of doubling its flight slots. Presently, India witnesses approximately 2,900 daily flight departures.

Vumlunmang Vualnam, the Civil Aviation Secretary, didn’t mention the specifics but did say that one of the prominent airports in the country is currently undergoing a study to explore the potential of doubling its flight slots. These remarks were made during an event organized by the ATC Guild, India, on the eve of the International Day of Air Traffic Controllers.