India’s air passenger traffic is set to grow 7% in 2025, driven by rising affordability and a growing middle class, says Joshua Ng of Alton Aviation Consultancy. The country, already back to pre-pandemic levels, is expanding with 150 new airports and nearly 1,900 aircraft on order. The Air India-Vistara merger is expected to stabilize the market, with Air India and IndiGo leading. Globally, aviation will grow at 4% annually, though challenges like inflation, geopolitical risks, and aircraft backlogs remain.