# India's airport operators to test airline ownership plans

> Government evaluates airport operators' airline stakes proposal for balanced aviation growth
- Title: India's airport operators to test airline ownership plans
- Summary: Government evaluates airport operators' airline stakes proposal for balanced aviation growth India needs at least five airlines with 100 aircraft each to…
- Keywords: india, aviation, airport operators, airline ownership, civil aviation ministry, rammohan naidu, udaan, omda, ppp, aviation sector, India's, airport
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/government-to-assess-airport-operators-airline-ownership-proposal-says-aviation-minister-rammohan-naidu/articleshow/134412085.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:14:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, aviation, airport operators, airline ownership, civil aviation ministry, rammohan naidu, udaan, omda, ppp, aviation sector
## Government assesses airline ownership plan
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said the government will evaluate airport operators' airline stakes proposal to ensure balanced aviation growth.

> So, it is important for us to plan not only for the aspirations today, but for Viksit Bharat 2047 also
## India needs five airlines with 100 aircraft
The government aims for at least five airlines operating with 100 aircraft each to meet current and future travel demand.
## 350+ airports target by 2047
Minister Naidu stated India should ideally have more than 350 airports to support regional connectivity.
## No restrictions on airline ownership
Airport operators can own airlines without violating OMDA agreements except for Delhi and Mumbai airports.
## Adani Group stake inquiry
The government confirmed the need for more airlines as the Adani Group seeks to own airline stakes.
## Key takeaway

India needs at least five airlines with 100 aircraft each to meet travel demand by 2047