Touted to become the world’s third-largest aviation market in the next calendar year, the Indian aviation sector is expected to grow by 15%, touching 155 million passengers by the end of the current fiscal year. However, the year has been a roller coaster ride for the industry. Walking DH’s Lavpreet Kaur through the eventful year packed with rising cargo demand, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) challenges, the lessor sentiments, the shortage in aircraft and pilots that became particularly evident, Jaideep Mirchandani, Group Chairman of SkyOne FZE, an aviation holding entity with interests in several aviation firms and globally managing a fleet strength of over 50 airplanes and helicopters,
