India Aviation: Tech Surge Amidst 2025 Slowdown

In 2025, India's aviation industry navigated a period of challenge, marked by a slowdown in air traffic growth. This was largely attributed to a capacity crunch, with demand for air travel significantly outpacing the availability of aircraft. Despite these headwinds, passenger demand continues its upward trajectory, signaling robust future growth potential for the sector.

Technological investment is a key trend, with over 90 percent of global airlines and airports prioritizing innovations. In India, the focus is on enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency. Notably, India has emerged as a leader in biometric adoption within the Asia Pacific region, largely due to the widespread implementation of the Digi Yatra system at its airports.

While space constraints at Indian airports have limited the deployment of solutions like self-bag drop machines, existing installations are fully utilized, indicating strong passenger acceptance. SITA, a major player in air transport IT, views India as a crucial market, with its largest global office in Gurgaon serving as a hub for manufacturing and engineering support for both domestic and international operations.