Research & Intelligence

Thought leadership that shapes the industry.

CAPA India’s research is actionable intelligence backed by proprietary databases, 23 years of institutional knowledge and a first-principles analytical approach.

45+
Research Briefings since 2020
300+
Research Clients Globally
400+
Research Projects Completed
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Intelligence for every requirement.

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Syndicated Research

Critical insights spanning demand, capacity, fleet and key strategic challenges. CAPA India’s syndicated research is subscribed to by 300+ organisations globally including leading names in world aviation. Delivered as structured briefings on a periodic basis.

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Bespoke Research

Customised analysis and insights on wide-ranging topics, scoped to your specific requirements. Delivered with independence, integrity and an obsession for outcomes. From deep-dive sector studies to quick-turnaround strategic intelligence.

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Online Research Briefings

45+ thought leadership briefings since 2020 — backed by proprietary data and analysis on the most critical challenges facing Indian and global aviation. Attended by industry CXOs, investors and senior government officials.

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Executive & CXO Briefings

Strategic intelligence delivered to senior leadership in confidence — enabling CEOs, boards and investors to make well-informed decisions on matters of strategic and tactical importance to their businesses.

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Investor Briefings

Trusted by leading global and Indian financial institutions. CAPA India’s investor intelligence has directly informed significant capital allocation decisions in Indian aviation. We understand what investors need to know and how to present it.

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Government & Delegation Briefings

Briefings for international trade delegations, corporate boards and government bodies examining the Indian aviation opportunity. CAPA India has presented to global assemblies including ICAO in Montreal and numerous government ministries.

Recent research topics.

A selection of CAPA India’s research briefings since 2020. Each is grounded in proprietary data, primary research and the accumulated institutional knowledge of 23 years in Indian aviation.

2025

India Aviation Outlook FY2026

Annual assessment of demand, capacity and the strategic outlook for Indian aviation — the industry’s most anticipated annual publication.

2025

The Future of Airport Economic Regulation

A critical examination of India’s airport regulatory framework, tariff methodology and the pathway to a world-class regulatory environment.

2025

Green Aviation: India’s Flightpath to Sustainability

Sustainable aviation fuels, carbon markets, fleet transition and the regulatory landscape — what net-zero means for Indian aviation.

2024

Maximising Airline Ancillary Revenue

How Indian carriers can close the gap on global best practice in ancillary revenue — the single largest untapped commercial opportunity.

2024

The Future of Air Cargo & Express in India

India’s logistics revolution and the role of aviation — market sizing, competitive dynamics and the infrastructure imperative.

2024

Airport Slots & the Way Forward

India’s slot allocation framework, the case for reform and the international best practices that India should adopt.

2024

Reinventing Regional Aviation

Why India’s regional aviation programme has underperformed and the structural reforms required to build a genuine regional network.

2023

Prospects for Airport Hubs in India

Can India develop a genuine international hub? The infrastructure, airline, regulatory and bilateral preconditions for hub competitiveness.

2023

Digital by Design — The Future of Airline Retailing

New distribution capability, personalisation, digital channels and what India’s airlines must do to remain competitive globally.

2023

Financing Indian Aviation Post-COVID

The capital structure of Indian aviation — lessors, lenders, equity investors and the funding gap that must be bridged.

2023

A New Model for Airport Retail

How Indian airports can radically transform non-aeronautical revenue through world-class retail, F&B and commercial development.

2022

Redefining Aviation Risk in India

How airlines, airports and investors should think about risk in the Indian market — regulatory, commercial, operational and financial.

Aircraft over forest canopy, sustainable aviation

Topics we cover.

India Aviation OutlookAirport Economic RegulationAirline Ancillary RevenueAir Cargo & ExpressSustainable AviationAirport Slots ReformRegional AviationAirline RetailingAviation FinanceAirport RetailRisk in Indian AviationHub Airport StrategyMRO Market OutlookTourism & ConnectivityGeneral AviationGround HandlingTravel DistributionWorkforce & TrainingBilateral Air ServicesAirport PrivatisationLCC Market DynamicsBusiness Aviation

Need bespoke intelligence?

Whether you need a deep-dive sector study, a rapid strategic assessment or an ongoing intelligence subscription, CAPA India can design a research programme around your requirements.

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Research enquiries

Our research team works with clients to scope exactly the right intelligence product for their needs — from a single briefing to an annual subscription programme.

  • Syndicated research subscriptions
  • Bespoke research commissions
  • Executive and investor briefings
  • Government and delegation briefings