Airports and aviation services — Business MegaBrands 2026–27

Airports and aviation services covers the operation of airports and terminals, ground handling, cargo handling and helicopter services in India, run by public and private organisations for airlines, passengers and cargo shippers. Airport capacity determines how many routes and flights India's airlines can add. Efficient ground and cargo services shorten aircraft turnaround times and support trade in high-value and perishable goods.

Slot BMB-111 · Aviation Services · 6 brands in contention · Business MegaBrand: to be announced in 2027

Brands in contention

Listed alphabetically. The order does not reflect evaluation.

How this category is evaluated

Every brand in this category is assessed on WCRC's 50-parameter brand evaluation model, across five pillars: Brand Positioning & Recall, Trust & Sentiment, Product, Innovation & Delivery, Sustainability, Governance & ESG, and Digital & Financial Soundness. Scores are compared within the category, and the brand with the strongest result is named the Business MegaBrand. Read the methodology

Frequently asked

Which are the top airport operators in India?

The brands in contention for airports and aviation services in the Business MegaBrands 2026–27 cohort are AAI, Adani Airports, Bird Group, Cochin International Airport, GMR Airports and Pawan Hans. This is a factual list, not a ranking. WCRC will name one Business MegaBrand after its independent 50-parameter evaluation.

Other categories in Aviation Services

All of Logistics, Shipping & Aviation Services · The 2026–27 cohort

Cite this page: WCRC, Business MegaBrands 2026–27, Airports and aviation services (Slot BMB-111), https://www.mostvaluablebrands.com/business-megabrands/2026-27/logistics-shipping-and-aviation-services/airports-and-aviation-services/, accessed [date].

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