Indian Airlines Face 32 Per Cent Drop In Inductions In 2025

13 Feb 2026 CW Team

The composition emphasised continued reliance on Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families for short and medium-haul services. Airlines serving domestic and regional routes adjusted schedules and capacity plans to reflect the reduced inflow of new airframes.\n\nDeliveries in 2024 had comprised 129 narrow-body and 11 wide-body aircraft, while 2023 saw 104 narrow-body and eight wide-body deliveries, underscoring volatility in the wide-body segment.

The year opened with a modest start as carriers inducted seven narrow-body and one wide-body aircraft in January. The absence of wide-body additions in 2025 constrained airlines planning for long haul expansion and cargo capacity growth.\n\nManufacturers Boeing and Airbus have been managing production hurdles as parts suppliers and engine makers address quality and delivery timelines, which has fed into the induction shortfall.

Regulators also influenced operational priorities when the Directorate General of Civil Aviation introduced stricter Flight Duty Time Limitation rules in late 2025, prompting carriers to focus on crew training and operational stability. Smaller carriers that rely on short-haul fleets were particularly affected by the constrained deliveries.\n\nA recovery is expected in 2026 as manufacturers plan to raise output and engine serviceability improves. Trade measures with the United States may lower tariffs on aerospace parts and support local sourcing.

India's aviation sector recorded a marked slowdown in fleet expansion in 2025 as carriers inducted 95 aircraft, a decline of 32 per cent from 2024 when 140 aircraft were added. The contraction occurred despite a backlog of 1,600-plus aircraft on order, reflecting widening global supply chain bottlenecks and persistent engine reliability problems. Industry observers linked the slowdown to both manufacturer production issues and operational constraints within domestic carriers.\n\nOfficial data presented in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation indicated that all inductions were narrow-body types and that there were no wide-body deliveries in the year. The composition emphasised continued reliance on Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families for short and medium-haul services. Airlines serving domestic and regional routes adjusted schedules and capacity plans to reflect the reduced inflow of new airframes.\n\nDeliveries in 2024 had comprised 129 narrow-body and 11 wide-body aircraft, while 2023 saw 104 narrow-body and eight wide-body deliveries, underscoring volatility in the wide-body segment. The year opened with a modest start as carriers inducted seven narrow-body and one wide-body aircraft in January. The absence of wide-body additions in 2025 constrained airlines planning for long haul expansion and cargo capacity growth.\n\nManufacturers Boeing and Airbus have been managing production hurdles as parts suppliers and engine makers address quality and delivery timelines, which has fed into the induction shortfall. Regulators also influenced operational priorities when the Directorate General of Civil Aviation introduced stricter Flight Duty Time Limitation rules in late 2025, prompting carriers to focus on crew training and operational stability. Smaller carriers that rely on short-haul fleets were particularly affected by the constrained deliveries.\n\nA recovery is expected in 2026 as manufacturers plan to raise output and engine serviceability improves. Trade measures with the United States may lower tariffs on aerospace parts and support local sourcing.

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