Air bp, in collaboration with its Joint Venture (JV) partner air bp-Jio, has expanded its presence in India with a new fuel facility at the recently inaugurated Rajkot International Airport. This marks a significant milestone for air bp-Jio, a leading international aviation fuel supplier in India. India stands as the third-largest domestic aviation market globally, positioning itself to become one of the fastest-growing aviation markets after the US and China. Currently boasting around 140 operational airports, the country anticipates expanding this number to 220 in the near term, reflecting a substantial increase from the 74 airports in operation in 2014.
Rajkot International Airport, located in Hirasar, Gujarat, is a greenfield airport with international hub status, serving the city of Rajkot and the broader Saurashtra region. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) owns the facility, capable of handling approximately 2,800 passengers during peak hours. As the 31st airport location for air bp-Jio in India, this expansion aligns with the country’s ambitious plans for enhancing its aviation infrastructure.