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History of Aviation in India and Consultative Role
By Ms. Sailee Bhagwan Redkar PR Number: 201504768 Year: 2019-20 Subject: Airport Operations (ISA 1) Under the Guidance of Professor Cheryl Venan Dias Post Graduate Department of Tourism S.S. Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Bambolim, Cujira, Goa JUNE 2019
History of Aviation in India
The history of Indian aviation started in December 1912. With its first domestic air route between Karachi and Delhi. It was opened by the Indian air services in collaboration with the UK based imperial airways as an extension of London- Karachi flight of the imperial airways. Tata son’s ltd, the first Indian airline, started a regular airmail service between Karachi and madras three years later without any backing from the Indian government. The history of aviation has extended over more than two thousand years, from the earlier forms of aviation kites and attempts at tower jumping, to supersonic, and hypersonic flight by powered, heavier- than air jets. Aviation in India has a long history spanning over 99 years. In 1912, during British rule, first Indian flight was inaugurated from Delhi to Karachi. During that time, all flights were operated by Indian State Air Services in collaboration with Imperial Airways of United Kingdom. Then immediately after the independence, two main lines were established in India. The two Indian airlines established were:
Airline Corporation Air India and both were state owned entities. The above two state owned aviation entities (i.e. Indian Airlines and Air India) had total control over airline industry in India nearly four decades. During this period benefit of air travel was confined to few privileged (either politically or economically) people who could afford. Compared to thousands of flights operated today, at that time, number flights was abysmally few. This shows over the 99 year period, aviation in India has developed into a massive industry benefitting rich and the middle class community. After India commenced its rapid economic
development, the aviation industry changed rapidly so that many privately owned airline operators came into the sector. For example, several low cost airline and service operators commenced operating domestically as well as internationally.
Current Scenario of Indian Aviation
India completed 100 years in aviation sector on 18th February 2011.The Indian Aviation Industry is currently one of the fastest growing aviation industries in the world. The aviation industry in India has a compound annual growth rate of 18%. There are 454 airports and airstrips in India, of which 16 are designated as international airports. As of May 2006, private airlines accounted for more than 75% of the sector of the domestic aviation market. With an increase in traffic movement during December 2009 the Indian aviation sector saw an increase in revenue by almost US$ 21.4 million. Moreover, the Airport Authority of India seems set to accrue better margins in near future as per the latest estimates released by Ministry of Civil Aviation. The better returns so mentioned are being primarily attributed to increase in the share of revenue from Delhi International Airport Limited and Mumbai International Airport Limited. Not only are this but airports in India being ranked among the top airports of the world. The Airport Authority of India is set to spend over US$ 1 billion in 2010, towards modernization of airports. The civil aviation ministry has also converted Delhi airport into an international hub for passenger airlines to help the airport utilize large amounts of additional capacity.
Pre-independence period Aviation Industry in India started in 1912 when the first flight took off from Karachi to Delhi. It was initiated by Indian State Air Services in partnership with Imperial Airways UK. But the real initiation for Aviation Industry In India was in 1932 when Mr. JRD Tata started Tata Airline. In 1946 Tata Airlines was renamed as Air India.
Post-independence period Just after independence, India had nine air transport companies transporting both cargo and passenger traffic. In 1953 the Indian government nationalized all the existing airline assets. Indian Airline was set up to cater to the domestic market, while Air India was set up to take care of the International sector. Both Indian Airline and Air India enjoyed monopoly over the Indian skies. Service was poor, flights were often delayed and frequent travelers had to face innumerous hardships. But the scenario changed post liberalization.
Major Aviation Players (market share) Kingfisher Airlines
Jet Airways
Indigo
Jetlite
Spice jet
Paramount Airways
Goa Air
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS The main government organization that is responsible for regulating all modes of transportation, including air, is the US Department of Transportation (DOT) a federal executive agency. Other agencies that are also involved in this work, some of which fall under the DOT umbrella, include the following:
Safety of airplanes, airports, and airspace: Federal Aviation Administration Transportation Security Administration National Transportation Safety Board Consumer protection for airline passengers: Aviation Consumer Protection Division Environmental impact of aircraft operations: Environmental Protection Agency
INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS Airlines for America (A4A) is the major advocacy organization for the commercial aviation industry in the United States. It was formerly known as the Air Transport Association of America (ATA). Indian domestic air traffic is expected to cross 100 million passengers by FY2017, compared to 81 million passengers in 2015, as per center for Asia pacific aviation (CAPA). India is among the five fastest growing aviation markets globally with 275 million new passengers operating in India bare projected to record a collective operating profit of 8,100 crore.
Influence of FDI
FDI offers an exclusive opportunity to enter into the international or global business, new markets and marketing channels, elusive access to new technology and expertise, expansion of company with new or more products or services, and cheaper production facilities. Advantages of FDI Inflow of equipment and technology Competitive advantages and innovation Finance resource for expansive Employment generation Contribution to export growth Improved consumer welfare through reduced cost, wider choice and improved quality Provide access to global markets for Indian producer Disadvantages of FDI Crowing of local industry Conflict of control Effect on notional environment Effect on culture FDI in Aviation The latest visionary decision of the government of India to allow FDI up to 49% in India domestic aviation, is expected to heal the cash-strapped aviation industry of India, and attract massive foreign direct investment in the aviation sector of India. The aviation sector of India has been serving about 100 million aviation travelers every year, both international and domestic markets, in the recent years.
Current Situation of Airline Industry
Current Situation of Airline Industry Since the airline industry was deregulated in the late 1970s, they shall hold the line on the number of planes they fly. The result is that the people by plane shall be more and more, and the fares shall become expensive. Because air transport is faster than other transportation methods, the people increasingly prefer to fly. The air transportation shall be an important transportation method in the future, and the people engaged in air transportation shall have a brilliant future. The plane is not only in transportation, but also it can be used in military. The profits of airline are very substantial. the competitors are not only the players, and other transportation can also impact on airlines. The strongest competitive force is the airline which can determine the profitability of an industry and of are of greatest importance in strategy formulation. Like other industries, you need to compete in all of the aspects, such as product quality, service and so on. As you know, air transport has a certain risk, so you must make your customers feel safe. The fare is expensive compared to other transportation, so you service must be the best. Distribution channels shall improve the profitability. Set up distribution outlets throughout the country. Facilitate the customers around the country, and increase profits for themselves. Government policy shall limit the development of airline, such as air pollution, water pollution, saving energy and so on. The airline must meet these requirements, and otherwise the government shall limit their development. Formulate strategy for coping with competition.
Consultative Role
They should conduct technical reviews aimed at evaluating the welfare of operational analysis of safety performance. Should be responsible for overseeing the procedures of surveillance of air traffic, as well as developing and implementing aviation certification programs. A company should hire employees based on their skills and proper knowledge of aviation industry. A company may hire a trainee to assess employees and provide them with required training needs, then design Also conduct training classes that educate the employees about the functional and technical skill in aviation. Maintain record of performance of the company an inform the management if any issues found and find the solutions accordingly.