Turbulent times

Airport World
Dr Inderjit Singh
09 June 2025

Dr Inderjit Singh, a global aviation consultant with ICAO and former CEO of Indira Gandhi International Airport, considers the impact global conflicts have on the aviation industry.

In this article I plan to leverage my expertise and doctoral research in international relations to explore how rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping air travel in 2025.

The global aviation industry in 2025 is navigating a perfect storm of challenges: supply chain disruptions, rising fuel prices, skilled labour shortages, mounting environmental concerns, increasing maintenance costs, cyber threats, and escalating insurance premiums. Yet, geopolitical instability stands out as the most disruptive force.

Aviation has always been closely tied to geopolitics. As a global connector of commerce, diplomacy, and tourism, air travel is vulnerable to the tremors of territorial disputes, cross-border tensions, and political conflict...

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