India’s Regional Aviation Expansion
India is in the midst of one of the world’s most dynamic aviation expansion phases. Through the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, more than USD 2 billion has been invested to broaden access to air travel.
Over the past decade, the number of operational airports has more than doubled, and close to 650 new routes have been introduced. With UDAN extended for another ten years and a national ambition of reaching 230 airports by 2030, regional connectivity is set to continue expanding at scale.
The below document presents an in-depth examination of regional air mobility in India and its evolving role in supporting economic growth, social inclusion, and territorial cohesion. Drawing on extensive datasets, market intelligence, and field expertise, the analysis maps current mobility patterns and explores future connectivity needs across both underserved regions and fast-growing economic corridors, using the “MobilityMonitor” ATR’s advanced mobility analysis platform.
