Development of Aviation Infrastructure

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked by Ms Kangna Ranaut sought details on India's aviation infrastructure development, including the Vision 2047 strategy, UDAN Scheme expansions, airport privatization, and MRO hub initiatives. The Ministry of Civil Aviation provided the official answer.

Who asked / answered

Ms Kangna Ranaut (asked), Ministry of Civil Aviation (answered)

What the government said

• Hub & Spoke operations launched on 25.06.2026 with Varanasi as spoke and Delhi as hub
• Noida International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport operationalised
• 679 RCS routes connecting 95 unserved and underserved airports (including 17 heliports and 02 water aerodromes) developed since UDAN inception
• 11 AAI airports proposed for 'in-principle' approval for leasing under National Monetisation Pipeline
• 100% FDI permitted in Greenfield and Brownfield airport projects
• Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) set up with Rs. 1,300 crore investment
• Five heliports operationalised under UDAN 5.1: Champawat, Munsyari, Bageshwar, Reckong Peo, Shimla (Sanjoli)

Points worth noting

• Annexure-A provides year-wise details of 95 aerodromes including heliports developed under UDAN Scheme
• MRO Guidelines 2021 abolished royalties and created transparency in land allotments for MROs at AAI airports
• GST reduced from 18% to 5% for MRO with full Input Tax Credit
• Nil Basic Customs Duty provided for aircraft components and parts for MRO until 31st March 2028
• Heliports in Himachal Pradesh (Reckong Peo and Shimla) operationalised under UDAN 5.1