BD, Bhutan, Nepal to benefit from India becoming global aviation hub

Dhaka : India is in efforts to establish itself as a global aviation hub, which in turn will also benefit Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and other neighbouring countries as the country firmly believes in the 'Neighbourhood First Policy', said reports. 

Tata Group is said to buy 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. The Boeing order is estimated at USD 34 billion and the Airbus deal at USD 35 billion, making it one of the largest aircraft deal in commercial aviation history.

100 unserved and underserved landing sites such as airports, heliports, water aerodromes and advance landing grounds will be revived or developed by 2024 in an attempt to extend air connectivity across regions that are not yet connected. 

Reports said this aviation boom of India will benefit its immediate neighbours like Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh, among others.  

More airports and aircraft mean more training opportunities for pilots, cabin crew and ground staff. Talent solution company, NLB services expect the demand for both tech and non-tech talent to rise by 10-15 per cent in the aviation sector.