India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Civil Aviation in India and the Need for New Rules

India is among the fastest-growing civil aviation markets in the world, with air travel increasingly connecting major cities, smaller towns and remote regions. The expansion of India's aviation network is reflected in the rise in operational airports from 74 in 2014 to 166 as of October 2026. As the sector grows, its regulatory framework must keep pace with developments in aircraft technology, operations and financing, keeping a safety-focused approach at the pivot. Such growth needs a clear, modern and safety-focused legal framework. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 provides the legislative basis for this modernization....