The Adani Group is preparing a massive expansion of its airport business, with a planned investment of $15 billion for increasing passenger-handling capacity across its network by 2030, according to Bloomberg News. The report states that the firm aims to expand its airports to handle 200 million passengers every year over the next five years. The group is aligning with India’s rapidly growing aviation market and its wider goal to list its airport unit.
Large-scale capacity upgrades across main airports
The expansion plans include new terminals, additional taxiways and a fresh runway at the upcoming Navi Mumbai Airport, which is slated to launch on December 25. Along with Navi Mumbai, upgrades are also being planned at major airports in Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Ahmedabad and Thiruvananthapuram.
Sources as cited by Bloomberg indicated that around 70% of the financing will be secured through debt over five years, whereas the rest will come from equity. The expansion plan has been taken up to match India’s rising demand for domestic and international travel. The national passenger number is likely to more than double to 300 million annually by 2030, as per the Bloomberg report. By preparing to handle two-thirds of the expected volume, Adani plans to build up its competitive place in the aviation sector.
Adani expands aviation services with FSTC deal
The airport expansion also aligns with developments in Adani’s broader aviation strategy. In a November 27, 2025, press release, the group announced that Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADTSL) and Prime Aero Services LLP had signed agreements to acquire FSTC. This is India’s biggest independent flight training and simulation provider, with an enterprise value of Rs 820 crore.
All about FSTC
FSTC operates advanced full-fight simulators, large simulation hubs and training aircraft in Gurugram and Hyderabad. The firm is responsible for training pilots for both civil and defence aviation. It also offers significant growth potential as India prepares for the induction of over 1,500 new aircraft in the upcoming years.
Adani Defence CEO Ashish Rajvanshi stated that the latest acquisition is a major step in boosting the firm’s long-term aviation strategy. As per him, the deal will help the group “build an integrated aviation services spanning civil MRO, general aviation, defence MRO and full-stack pilot training,” as mentioned in the press release.
As India continues to move ahead in creating 400 airports by 2047, Adani Airport Holdings is expected to be a crucial contributor.
