In Skies of Strategy, delve into the fascinating world where geopolitics meets the aviation industry. This book explores how India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector is not just about air travel but is deeply interwoven with the country’s national security, defense strategy, and international relations.
From the strategic military operations like Operation Sindoor to the historic transformations within Air India and IndiGo, the book examines how India's complex relationships with neighboring countries, including Pakistan and Turkey, have influenced its aviation policies. As India seeks to assert itself as a global aviation powerhouse, Skies of Strategy looks at the balance it must strike between self-reliance in aviation technologies and crucial international collaborations with key players such as the United States, Russia, and the European Union.
The book highlights the country’s major initiatives, including the Make in India push and the evolving role of private players like Tata’s Air India and IndiGo in transforming the aviation landscape. With detailed insights into airport expansions, technological advancements, and strategic military alliances, Skies of Strategy charts India’s future in the skies, examining whether the country will turn inward or continue to leverage global connections as it charts its aviation future.
For anyone interested in geopolitics, civil aviation, and India’s growing role in global affairs, this book offers a comprehensive view of the strategic decisions shaping India’s aviation industry today and in the years to come.