Archive · 5 Sep 2025
North East Aviation Summit Focuses on Infrastructure Growth
The government and industry leaders met in Northeast India to discuss boosting air travel.
They talked about building more airports and improving existing ones, making it easier for people and goods to move around.
A key focus was on how aviation can boost tourism and the economy.
The government is offering support to build new airports and promote growth in the region.
They are working to make it easier for people to travel and do business.
The 3rd North East Aviation Summit was held in Itanagar.
Aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the NER have seen unprecedented growth.
The number of operational airports in the region has grown from nine to 16.
Domestic passenger traffic has increased more than threefold since 2014.
The conference included discussions on airport development and UDAN scheme.
- Who
- Rammohan Naidu, Pema Khandu, Lalduhoma, Balo Raja, Tshering Bhutia, Jogen Mohan
- What
- 3rd North East Aviation Summit
- When
- September 5, 2025
- Where
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To discuss infrastructure development and boost connectivity.
- Summit Location
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Operational Airports (NER)
- Grew from 9 to 16
- Passenger Traffic Increase
- More than threefold since 2014
- Upcoming Event
- Wings India 2026 (Jan 28-31)
