AAI expands aircraft parking bays

18 Sep 2023 CW Team

AAI plans to construct 104 parking bays at 16 airports by the end of 2023 and an additional 56 bays at 11 airports in 2024. All these bays will be suitable for Code 'C' type aircraft, ranging from ATR-72 to Airbus A321. Notably, airports with significant domestic passenger traffic such as Amritsar, Goa (Dabolim), Kolkata, and Patna will receive additional aircraft parking bays. Amritsar and Kolkata will see these additions in 2023, while Goa and Patna will get new bays in the following year.

Other airports, including Leh, Raipur, and Tirupati, will also benefit from extra parking bays. The expansion at Leh Airport is particularly valuable due to its limited operating window caused by challenging weather conditions. Additionally, this development plan includes airports in Datia and Rewa (both in Madhya Pradesh) and Solapur (Maharashtra), despite the absence of scheduled airline flights at these locations.

Ameya Joshi, founder of the aviation blog Network Thoughts, highlighted the significance of capacity additions at tier-II airports, especially for the government's regional connectivity scheme. He also suggested that along with increased parking bays, AAI should consider providing night landing and round-the-clock air traffic services at smaller airports.

Kapil Kaul, CEO (South Asia) of aviation consultancy CAPA, noted that by fiscal year 2030, the combined fleet size of Indian airlines is expected to double to 1,400 aircraft. This would require an additional 600-700 aircraft parking bays in the country. Kaul emphasised that while capacity challenges at metro airports are not anticipated until FY30, AAI should prioritize constructing parking bays at airports that align with airlines' operational and commercial requirements.

In FY23, AAI achieved its highest-ever capital expenditure of Rs 51.75 billion , which included projects to expand airport facilities, upgrade technology, and enhance operational efficiency.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to enhance air connectivity by adding 160 aircraft parking bays at 27 airports within the next two years. This expansion is aimed at accommodating the growing demand for air travel, particularly as domestic airlines like Air India and IndiGo have placed orders for approximately 1,500 aircraft that will be delivered over the next decade. In the fiscal year 2024, it is projected that domestic airlines will induct around 100 new aircraft.AAI plans to construct 104 parking bays at 16 airports by the end of 2023 and an additional 56 bays at 11 airports in 2024. All these bays will be suitable for Code 'C' type aircraft, ranging from ATR-72 to Airbus A321. Notably, airports with significant domestic passenger traffic such as Amritsar, Goa (Dabolim), Kolkata, and Patna will receive additional aircraft parking bays. Amritsar and Kolkata will see these additions in 2023, while Goa and Patna will get new bays in the following year.Other airports, including Leh, Raipur, and Tirupati, will also benefit from extra parking bays. The expansion at Leh Airport is particularly valuable due to its limited operating window caused by challenging weather conditions. Additionally, this development plan includes airports in Datia and Rewa (both in Madhya Pradesh) and Solapur (Maharashtra), despite the absence of scheduled airline flights at these locations.Ameya Joshi, founder of the aviation blog Network Thoughts, highlighted the significance of capacity additions at tier-II airports, especially for the government's regional connectivity scheme. He also suggested that along with increased parking bays, AAI should consider providing night landing and round-the-clock air traffic services at smaller airports.Kapil Kaul, CEO (South Asia) of aviation consultancy CAPA, noted that by fiscal year 2030, the combined fleet size of Indian airlines is expected to double to 1,400 aircraft. This would require an additional 600-700 aircraft parking bays in the country. Kaul emphasised that while capacity challenges at metro airports are not anticipated until FY30, AAI should prioritize constructing parking bays at airports that align with airlines' operational and commercial requirements.In FY23, AAI achieved its highest-ever capital expenditure of Rs 51.75 billion , which included projects to expand airport facilities, upgrade technology, and enhance operational efficiency.

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

Jyoti Structures FY26 profit rises 56.5%

Jyoti Structures (JSL) recently reported strong financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, driven by disciplined execution, cost management and steady progress across its order book.For Q4 FY2025-26, total income rose 44.2 per cent to Rs 2.41 billion from Rs 1.67 billion in Q4 FY2024-25. EBITDA increased 58.6 per cent to Rs 237 million, while EBITDA margin improved by 89 basis points to 9.84 per cent. Profit before tax grew 53.3 per cent to Rs 188.5 million, and net profit rose 51.9 per cent to Rs 181.4 million.For FY2025-26, total income grew 53.1 per cent to Rs 7.72 bill..

Infrastructure Energy

04 May 2026

Cat BEPU to Power Doppstadt Separator at IFAT 2026

Caterpillar’s Cat Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) has been selected by Doppstadt to power its SWS 6 Spiral Shaft Separator, which will be showcased for the first time at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany, from 4–7 May.The compact plug-and-play BEPU is designed to replace a diesel engine within the same space, using the same mounting locations and relative machine position. It integrates the battery, motor, inverter, onboard charging, cooling and controls, enabling OEMs to electrify existing chassis platforms without extensive redesign.Caterpillar and Cat dealer Zeppelin Power Systems have be..

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

VECV sales rise 6.9% in April 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, recorded sales of 7,318 units in April 2026, compared to 6,846 units in April 2025, registering 6.9 per cent growth. The total included 7,159 units under the Eicher brand and 159 units under the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,159 units during the month, up 6.6 per cent from 6,717 units in April 2025. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 8.6 per cent to 6,797 units from 6,257 units a year earlier.Exports declined 21.3 per cent, with VECV recording 362 units in ..