
India’s aviation sector is gearing up for its most ambitious year yet. In 2026, Air India will induct a new wide-body aircraft every six weeks, IndiGo will edge closer to its first long-haul flights, and Akasa is planning for expansion and a future IPO. Fleet refurbishments, next-gen aircraft, and strategic market moves are reshaping India’s skies like never before. From reclaiming global routes to powering new domestic growth, 2026 marks the start of a historic transformation, one that could make India one of the world’s largest and most dynamic aviation markets.