Maintaining the Status Quo

IN TERMS OF AIRLINE PASSENGER traffic, India has been among the fastest-growing markets in the world for about three years. The large number of first-time air travelers in a country of a billion people has translated into a spurt in the nation's aircraft base. But when it comes to key infrastructure to support that growth, such as maintenance, repair and overhaul, the industry has yet to catch up with reality. Despite many plans having been announced, national carrier Air India is the only ...