More than 115 leading airlines and representatives from over 55 countries are expected to participate in Routes Asia 2027, which will be held in New Delhi from March 16 to 18.
The three-day event will bring together decision-makers from airlines, airports, destinations and other aviation stakeholders to discuss the future of air connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Speaking at the curtain-raiser event for Routes Asia 2027, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the summit was particularly significant at a time when the world was seeking greater connectivity.
“India has become the third-largest domestic aviation market, and we aspire to become the third-largest aviation market globally. For that, connectivity is very important,” he said.
Naidu said India aims to increase annual passenger traffic nearly sixfold by 2047, from around 24 crore currently to 130 crore, while almost tripling the number of operational airports from 165 to 400.
He said hosting Routes Asia 2027 would provide a significant boost to India’s regional and international connectivity.
More than 115 leading airlines, representatives from over 55 countries and participants from across the aviation industry are expected to take part in the event, with more than 2,500 face-to-face meetings scheduled, he said.
“These are more than events. They are signals. They tell the world that Bharat does not want to merely be the largest aviation market, but Bharat wants to be a partner in shaping the aviation of Asia and beyond,” the minister said.
“So, I believe that Routes Asia 2027 is coming at the right time, at the right place, and also carrying the right opportunity. There is room for more capacity, more airlines, and more routes,” he added.
Routes Asia 2027 will be held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi.
