# The world's third global aerospace market: India's civil aviation sector takes off

https://mins.news/en/video/51326

- France 24 English, 2026-09-09 12:31 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W7eXwz-ww0

> India’s civil aviation sector is among the country’s strongest-performing industries. More than 70 airports have been built over the past decade, and annual passenger numbers exceed 400 million. India has become the world’s third-largest aviation market, attracting foreign investment and companies such as Airbus, whose aircraft account for more than 70% of its domestic fleet.

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