India now has over 700 commercial aircraft: DGCA

India’s civil aviation sector, which was heavily battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, added over 20 aircraft during the year 2020.

The inductions are considered to be a sign of revival as well as airlines reposing their faith in the long-term growth potential of the industry.

Cumulatively, the country’s domestic airlines increased their fleet by 21 aircraft last year, taking the total count to well above the 700-mark.

In a conversation with IANS, Arun Kumar, Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said: “Despite the pandemic, domestic airlines added new aircraft to their fleets.

“The country’s total commercial aircraft fleet reached 716 by the end of the last year.”