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Can India's airport expansion keep pace with rising air travel demand?
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What happened
Air travel demand in India has grown significantly as incomes rise and more cities gain air connectivity. Multiple new airports and terminal expansions are underway, but construction timelines for major infrastructure projects often extend beyond initial estimates, raising questions about whether capacity additions will keep up with demand growth.
What the evidence says
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Domestic air passenger traffic has grown substantially over the past decade.
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Several new airports and terminal expansions are currently under construction across multiple cities.
What's unclear
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Large infrastructure projects in India have historically faced timeline extensions due to land acquisition and regulatory approval delays.
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