Civil Aviation is just another area of human endeavor crucial to world development. Apart from the social benefits of safely transporting people throughout the world, air transport is a global business which has been one of the driving forces of economic growth since World War II. It has an integral role in the world economy as a tool for conducting much of the world's business, a foundation for the tourism industry and a cost effective means of distributing goods and services. The air transport industry has also opened many new vistas and horizons that were previously unknown to mankind, like general aviation and space tourism. In present day scenario, the sector gains its importance owing to the fact that it is one of the key factors that leads to economic and social development of the world. It has grown from mankind's unfulfilled dream to one of the present day necessities. During its long history, it has evolved socially, technologically and economically. The sector has now become an integral factor for the growth of any economy. It is an avenue that brings millions of people of different cultures together everyday. The book attempts to throw light on the growth of this emerging sector of global economy. The main objective of this book is to highlight the evolution, importance and current status of this means of transportation. It also aims to promote awareness about this sector, so that it can be utilized in a better way.