If there was any doubt that India was the next big thing in commercial aviation, it was put to rest when Air India announced its purchase of 470 passenger jets.
Huge aircraft orders, the removal of dated regulations and a growing middle class who are eager to travel are all helping to bring India to the forefront of the aviation market. Passenger numbers are growing at a faster rate than the rest of the world, as India is on course to become the largest market by 2030.
The regions had their say on regulation during the final panel discussion at the 20th World Routes Development Forum Strategy Summit in Chicago on Sunday, writes Jonny Williamson for The HUB.
