Overview

• The Civil Aviation Ministry says it is in touch with ICAO and will invite its experts, with the review to follow ICAO’s framework.
• The study will examine how cities such as Hong Kong, New York and London manage height limits and airport-area economic activity.
• Officials emphasize that aviation safety remains the top priority even as technology is explored to enable more intensive development near airports.
• In parallel, the Centre is drafting a framework to boost real estate around upcoming airports, targeting growth of about 15% with hotels, convention centres and commercial hubs.
• India’s airport network has expanded from 74 to 162 in roughly 11 years, and the government plans 50 more in five years, with any regulatory changes pending the study’s recommendations.