This document summarizes the civil aviation industry in India. It introduces that India has the fastest growing aviation market according to IATA. The first commercial flight was in 1911 and now the industry contributes $72 billion to GDP. It connects over 80 cities. Some key factors affecting the industry are fuel prices, GDP, inflation, unemployment, and exchange rates. Challenges include fluctuating oil prices, high operating costs, and it being a labor intensive industry. COVID-19 has led to additional challenges like changes in traditional approaches, increased health costs, reduced commercial activities, and declines in tourism. Recommendations to address this include ensuring hygienic travel, addressing customer complaints efficiently, cooperation between airlines, using aircraft for cargo