# The world's third-largest aviation market: India's civil aviation sector takes off

https://mins.news/en/item/51371

- France 24, 2026-09-09 12:34 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20260909-the-world-s-third-global-aerospace-market-india-s-civil-aviation-sector-takes-off

> Civil aviation is one of India’s strongest-performing industries. More than 70 airports have been built over the past decade, while annual passenger numbers exceed 400 million. In just ten years, India has become the world’s third-largest aviation market, behind China and the United States.

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