The Airports Authority of India invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the preparation of a detailed project report for an Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management at Nagpur (ISHAN) (One Nation, One Airspace).
This consolidation is expected to streamline operations, enhance capacity, and alleviate congestion, benefiting both airlines and passengers.
Currently, Indian airspace is divided into four flight information regions (FIRs) and a sub-FIR, each managed separately.
Unifying these FIRs under a single authority in Nagpur is projected to improve efficiency, safety, and seamlessness in air traffic operations.
The move comes amidst a significant surge in aviation industry growth, with domestic passenger traffic expected to double by 2030.