Airports Authority of India (AAI) will add 160 aircraft parking bays at 27 airports to expand air connectivity. By 2023 end, 104 bays will be constructed at 16 airports and in 2024, an additional 56 bays will be constructed at 11 airports. The capacity expansion will aid domestic airlines that are adding aircraft to meet the growing demand. Air India and IndiGo have around 1,500 aircraft on order that would be delivered over a decade. In FY 2024 domestic airlines are expected to induct around 100 planes. Amritsar, Goa (Dabolim),Kolkata and Patna, will see addition of aircraft bays. While Amritsar and Kolkata airports will see the increase in 2023, Goa and Patna will get new parking bays next year. Other airports that will see additional parking bays include Leh, Raipur and Tirupati.Contact: Airports Authority of IndiaWebsite: www.aai.aero