New Delhi, June 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Indian carriers have placed orders for over 2,000 new aircraft, hailing the rapid growth that the Indian aviation sector witnessed over the past decade.

Addressing the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the plenary session of the World Air Transport Summit (WATS), the Prime Minister said that the aviation sector in India is at an inflection point.

"Indian airlines have also placed orders for over 2,000 aircraft, marking just the beginning of a transformative journey. India's aviation sector is now at an inflection point, ready to soar to new heights," he said.

"This journey will not only transcend geographical bound...