Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India achieved the position of the world’s 5th largest aviation market in 2024 by carrying 241 million passengers, showing a significant growth of 11.1% compared to 2023. This leap placed India ahead of Japan and just behind the United States, China, the United Kingdom, and Spain. The ranking is based on data from the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). India’s Mumbai-Delhi route also ranked 7th among the busiest air routes globally, highlighting the country’s expanding role in international and domestic air travel.