As the prestigious IATA Annual General Meeting 2025 starts in New Delhi from 1st to 3rd June, Aeroprime Group emerges as a pivotal voice in reshaping the aviation landscape. In this exclusive conversation with Mr. Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director of Aeroprime Group he shares how the company is strategically leveraging this platform to position India as a hub for innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in aviation.
From the launch of Glid, a unified airline retailing platform, to Aeroprime’s commitment to sustainability, strategic partnerships, and end-to-end aviation solutions, Mr. Goyal outlines the group’s bold roadmap for the next five years. As a Bronze Sponsor of the IATA AGM 2025, Aeroprime’s presence marks more than participation, it’s a clear declaration of India’s aviation ambition on the global stage.
Executive Director, Aeroprime Group
1. Aeroprime Leverages IATA AGM in Delhi
Hosting the IATA AGM 2025 in Delhi is a landmark moment, not just for India but for the global aviation industry recognizing the country’s pivotal role in its future, which is one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. It further reaffirms India’s emergence as a critical hub for innovation, talent, and investment in the aviation industry across the globe. For us at Aeroprime Group, it means a great deal to us as we see this as a valuable opportunity to actively engage with international airlines, especially those not yet operating in India.
We see it as a strategic opportunity to showcase the vast potential of the Indian market and demonstrate how Aeroprime can serve as a seamless, single- window partner for their entry. From regulatory approvals and market studies to route planning and distribution, we offer end-to-end solutions tailored to each airline’s needs. Moreover, this platform allows us to engage directly with global aviation leaders, share insights, forge meaningful partnerships, and align our strategies with the overall industry to becoming a thought leader in the global aviation discourse.
2. Vision Behind Glid Platform
Glid was born out of a need to modernize and unify the fragmented airline retailing ecosystem to redefine how airlines and travel sellers connect, distribute, and retail in today’s rapidly evolving aviation ecosystem. Glid is designed to simplify connectivity with a plug-and-play API that gives travel sellers instant access to multiple airline inventories,
ancillaries, and real-time offers.
At the core of Glid is a commitment to solving a long-standing industry pain point: the high cost and inefficiency of traditional airline distribution. Today, distribution costs can consume a significant portion of an airline ticket’s value. Glid provides a cost-efficient alternative by streamlining integrations, eliminating legacy complexities, and enabling airlines to connect directly with OTAs, consolidators, and TMCs. This not only reduces distribution expenses but also gives airlines greater control over how their products are presented and sold.
On the airline side, Glid empowers carriers with greater control over how they distribute and merchandise their offerings. Airlines can showcase their full product portfolios—including ancillary services, bundled packages, and private fares—in a modern, interactive format. Real-time offer and order management means airlines can react swiftly to market dynamics, tailor offers to specific customer segments, and drive better yield.
Ultimately, Glid is more than a platform, it’s a bridge. A bridge between the airline’s product vision and the traveler’s expectations. We believe this launch marks a pivotal step in enabling a more connected, efficient, and customer-centric future for air travel, not only in India, but globally.
3. India’s Sustainability Role
Sustainability in aviation is no longer optional, it’s imperative. Aeroprime supports a pragmatic and collaborative approach to the net-zero 2050 goal. As a technology and operations enabler, we aim to support airlines in reducing emissions through more efficient ground operations, digital transformation, and smart logistics. In the Indian
context, we advocate for accelerated public-private partnerships to invest in SAF infrastructure, promote innovation in green technologies and streamline regulatory frameworks.
4. Post-Pandemic Sector Priorities For Indian Aviation
From Aeroprime’s vantage point, the most pressing priorities for the Indian aviation sector in navigating the post-pandemic landscape, strengthening supply chain resilience, and workforce development include three core areas: rebuilding digital agility, rethinking supply networks, and workforce upskilling. The pandemic highlighted the need for
adaptability and resilience. For Indian aviation, this means embracing digital transformation to drive efficiency, flexibility, and real-time decision-making. Airlines, airports, and service providers must leverage data-driven tools to forecast demand, optimize fleet utilization, and manage disruptions better. We are actively supporting this shift by offering smarter, more responsive ground handling and airline services powered by technology.
Additionally, as India positions itself as a strategic cargo hub, especially for pharmaceuticals and e-commerce, cold-chain infrastructure and multimodal integration will be key. Aeroprime’s cargo services are evolving to support this demand with efficient, tech-enabled solutions for both domestic and international carriers. India’s aviation ecosystem especially in cargo relies heavily on a complex, global supply chain. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in everything from aircraft parts logistics to airport equipment availability. The sector’s priority now is to diversify sourcing, localize
critical components, and build agile logistics networks. We are working closely with partners to ensure end-to-end visibility, faster turnaround times, and flexible solutions that can withstand future shocks.
5. Bronze Sponsor at IATA AGM
As a proud Bronze Sponsor of the IATA AGM 2025 in New Delhi, we see this as a pivotal moment that reflects India’s growing clout in the global aviation industry. We expect the event to drive meaningful dialogue on strengthening international airline collaboration and positioning India as a global hub for both passenger and cargo connectivity. With digital innovation at the heart of aviation’s evolution, we look forward to discussions on unified retailing, seamless distribution, and technology-led efficiency. We also anticipate clear direction on sustainability goals, including SAF adoption and infrastructure development. Ultimately, we view the AGM as an opportunity to align on shared global priorities, forge strategic partnerships, and spotlight India’s expanding role in shaping the future of aviation.
6. Connecting with Global Industry Leaders
We see this prestigious event as a strategic opportunity to engage with global aviation leaders on a meaningful level. With many international carriers exploring new markets, our focus will be on showcasing the vast and untapped potential of India’s aviation landscape, particularly for airlines not yet operating in the country. We plan to showcase our integrated capabilities through curated interactions and on-site presentations.
This will include highlighting Aeroprime’s end-to-end solutions alongside our latest innovation, Glid, the next-generation unified airline retailing platform. Our goal is for global carriers to see us as a trusted gateway to India. Engaging in strategic dialogues is another key priority. With decision-makers from international airlines, airport authorities, and aviation bodies present, we aim to have focused discussions around market entry strategies, distribution opportunities, and digital transformation, especially given India’s rapidly expanding aviation landscape.
Finally, we recognise the importance of building relationships with global media and stakeholders. The AGM presents a valuable moment to tell the Aeroprime story and elevate our brand visibility and thought leadership through interactions with international media and aviation influencers. In essence, we view the IATA AGM as more than just a gathering; it’s a gateway for Aeroprime Group to expand its global footprint, reinforce existing relationships, and forge new alliances that align with our long-term vision.
7. Aeroprime’s 5-Year Strategy
Looking beyond the IATA AGM 2025, Aeroprime’s strategic vision for the next 3 to 5 years focuses on sustainable growth, technological innovation, and deepening our footprint across the evolving Indian and regional aviation markets.
We aim to leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and deliver superior experiences for both airlines and travelers.
Our recently launched platform, Glid is a testament to exemplify this approach. Going forward, we plan to expand Glid’s capabilities and onboard more airline partners to create a truly unified and intelligent distribution ecosystem. In addition, we are committed to expanding cargo and ground handling services to meet rising demand, especially as India emerges as a key cargo hub in the region. We will invest in scalable infrastructure, talent development, and operational excellence to ensure seamless, high-quality service delivery.
Finally, we see immense opportunity in strengthening international partnerships and collaborations. Aeroprime will continue to be a trusted gateway that bridges global innovation with local market expertise, driving growth, resilience, and value creation in the Indian market and beyond.
8. Aeroprime’s Global Outreach Message
Aeroprime warmly welcomes the global aviation community to New Delhi for the IATA AGM 2025, a landmark event that reflects India’s rising stature in global aviation and the industry’s collective commitment to progress.
This is a pivotal moment. India is not just one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, it is a booming landscape of opportunity, connectivity, and transformation. For global carriers, there has never been a better time to enter and expand in this market, and Aeroprime is here to support every step of that journey.
As a trusted partner to international airlines, we combine global expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver end-to-end support from regulatory approvals and market studies to distribution, retailing, and airport representation. Through our integrated solutions and innovations like Glid, we simplify complex processes, reduce distribution costs, and
empower airlines to scale efficiently.
We invite global stakeholders to be part of the history that’s being written in Indian aviation. Let’s shape the future of the industry together, one defined by agility, innovation, and meaningful partnerships that span continents.
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