Behind the scenes, Air India and IndiGo are pouring billions into AI, predictive maintenance, and digital ops. Why? Because investors no longer care if your cabin has a lie-flat bed; they care if your flight actually leaves on time. Passengers might notice smoother check-ins or fewer baggage mishaps, but the real battle is invisible: real-time crew调度, integrated data platforms, and disruption-busting algorithms. As India’s aviation market doubles by 2030, the winners won’t be the ones with the flashiest cabins; they’ll be the ones with the smartest systems. The future of flying? It’s not in the sky; it’s in the server room.