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Aviation revolution by Vaman R Naik The country is on the verge of aviation revolution. Thanks to the arrival of low-cost airlines, the aviation sector has changed completely. Recently success stories of India's aviation sector has spread across the world at such a pace that even the industry insiders are having a tough time keeping abreast of the latest developments. The frenetic pace at which the country's aviation industry is growing is bound to attract the attention of any investor.In just a year, more than five new airline companies were floated and took to the skies. Some of these are Kingfisher Airlines, Spice Jet and Paramount Airways. Waiting to fly high are new entrants like Magic Air and Air One. Jet Airlines recently acquired Air Sahara, its closest rival in the aviation sector. This high profile takeover saw Jet emerging as country's largest airline. Going by the past experience the outcome is expected to be positive. It is likely to benefit all the players in the field. The consumers will have more choice, competing fares with a tendency to come down, improved service etc. Also booking an air ticket has now become much simpler. An agent can give you options of lower fares and ways to find seats in booked flights. Nations around the world, including the more developed ones, are increasingly privatizing their aviation sectors and entering into innovative corporate partnership in the global market. When it comes to pricing, airlines today are competing with Indian Railways. They are trying to woo train passengers who travel in first class and in AC coaches. Undoubtedly, infrastructure bottlenecks are the major stumbling blocks for the industry's growth. The smaller players in the field are demanding the setting up of an apex body for the aviation sector, on the lines of NASSCOM. Improving the infrastructure is expected to bring large benefits to several sectors ranging from tourism to manufacturing activities. India has benefited immensely from the privatization of aviation sector. Growth in air traffic must be accompanied by improvement in infrastructure as well as high standards of safety ---------------------- This should form the backdrop for planning and implementing Goa's aviation at Dabolim AND Mopa. Surface transport connectivity is a part and parcel of this vital exercise.
