India: Aviation

India's airport privatisation operates through Public-Private Partnership frameworks where the Airports Authority of India retains ownership while granting long-term operational rights to private concessionaires. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal architecture governing these arrangements, including the regulatory role of AERA in tariff determination, the distinction between aeronautical and non-aeronautical services, and the allocation of responsibilities between airport operators and airlines

Democratisation of air travel has been a policy priority for India to promote balanced economic development and to improve regional air connectivity. UDAN scheme is one such example that represents this significant...

Aircraft leasing has emerged as the dominant mode of fleet acquisition in the global aviation industry, enabling airlines to access aircraft without committing significant capital to outright ownership.

The Indian aviation sector continued to grow stronger in the year 2025, supported by increased capital commitments and large-scale infrastructure development.

India and the USA announce framework for Interim Agreement (07 Feb) Earlier this month, India and the USA announced the framework for Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.

The discussion also highlights how policy changes, technological advancements, and sustainable practices are being implemented to reduce logistical costs, improve efficiency, and ensure a greener future for India.

Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 (Act No. 16 of 2024) (the "BVA"), which replaced the Aircraft Act, 1934, along with the Drone Rules, 2021 ("Drone Rules"), as amended from time to time, provide the regulatory framework for drones in India.

While Swifties have been (rightly) losing it over Taylor Swift's engagement — drafting their own treaty-level ana­­lyses of the ring like it was the ancient inscribed Rosetta Stone — so, has the tech policy space.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released the draft Civil Drone (Promotion and Regulation) Bill, 2025 (Bill) for public consultation on September 16, 2025, inviting stakeholder comments...