New Delhi: India’s aviation sector is witnessing an unprecedented surge, creating fertile ground for new airline entrants even as safety concerns come sharply into focus. The country’s fleet of commercial jets has nearly doubled over the past decade, with another 2,000 aircraft currently on order. This rapid expansion, officials say, requires enhanced regulatory oversight and a boost in manpower to ensure passenger safety and operational efficiency.

Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations aviation agency’s triennial assembly in Montreal, emphasized that India’s growth trajectory in air travel is opening opportunities for more carriers. “What we feel is that there is scope for more airlines because the way the sector is

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