Overview

• Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government will commission an international study with ICAO assistance to examine solutions to height curbs around airports.
• He said discussions with ICAO are underway and the review would use ICAO experts and global benchmarks, including examples such as Hong Kong.
• The minister emphasized that aviation safety will not be compromised as the government explores options to enable real estate development near aviation hubs.
• He outlined plans to promote aerotropolises and expand aero and non-aero services around airports, with technology upgrades expected to help address height-related constraints.
• India has expanded its airport network from 74 to 162 over 11 years, with a target of about 50 more in the next five years and stated potential to surpass 350.