Former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel stated that India's aviation sector needs large, established players rather than short-term operators. He emphasized aviation's capital-intensive nature and high cash drain, citing past airline collapses like Jet Airways and Kingfisher. Patel welcomed strong entrants like the Tatas with Air India, suggesting such big names are crucial for the industry's stability and the country's benefit. He also commented on IndiGo's recent flight cancellations, attributing them to pilot and FDTL issues but acknowledging the airline's financial strength.