Airports Authority of India

The Airports Authority of India ( ) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining, and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India. It functions as the primary Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) for the Indian archipelago and the surrounding oceanic airspace. The organisation sits at the centre of the national aerospace value chain, balancing regulatory oversight with the operational management of over one hundred airports, including international, domestic, and customs airfields. Its primary programmes involve the implementation of the GAGAN satellite-based augmentation system in partnership with ISRO and the modernization of air traffic management systems across the region. The authority manages air traffic services for the entire Indian Flight Information Region (FIR), serving all commercial airlines operating within or overflying the subcontinent. It maintains strategic partnerships with international bodies like ICAO and various global aviation technology providers for the procurement of radar, surveillance, and ground-based navigation equipment. Potential partners or service providers should verify the specific jurisdictional status of a facility, as several major gateways operate under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models where the authority holds a minority stake. Buyers must ensure compliance with Indian public procurement norms and the specific technical standards mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Verification of current security protocols and land-use clearances is essential for any infrastructure development projects.