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India's Big Aviation Summit Aims to Connect More People

Over 115 airlines and representatives from 55 countries will attend Routes Asia 2027 in New Delhi from March 16‑18.

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Key Points

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115+ airlines and 55+ nations participating.

Event location: Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, New Delhi.

Goal: six‑fold rise in passengers and tripling of airports by 2047.

2,500+ face‑to‑face meetings to shape future flight routes.

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The summit will focus on expanding air connectivity in the Asia‑Pacific region.

India plans to increase annual passenger traffic from about 240 million to 1.3 billion by 2047 and raise the number of airports from 165 to 400.

More than 2,500 meetings are scheduled to discuss new routes and capacity.

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airline

a business that provides air travel services

aviation

the industry and activity of designing, building, and flying aircraft

connectivity

the ability to travel easily between different places

passenger

someone who travels in a vehicle, such as an airplane

crore

a unit equal to ten million, used in Indian numbering

operational

functioning and ready for use

summit

a large meeting where experts discuss important topics

mandapam

a spacious hall used for major events and conferences

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