Ministry of Civil Aviation organized India Aircraft Leasing & Financing Summit 2.0 at GIFT City on May 8, 2026.
India's commercial aircraft fleet projected to reach 1,100 by 2027 and 2,250 by 2035, representing $50B leasing opportunity.
Government announced ₹5,000 crore Credit Line Guarantee Scheme for airlines and enacted PIAO Act 2025 reform.
Multiple airlines announced expansion plans: Air India to grow from 50 to 76 aircraft, IndiGo from 75 to 150 by March 2027.