India Aviation 2008:

LAUNCH OF INDIA AVIATION

January 11, 2008 : Shri Praful Patel, Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India launched India Aviation 2008 , the first international exhibition of its kind in India on Civil Aviation Sector. The exhibition is being organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry from October 15-18, 2008 at Hyderabad . The launch was attended by more than 200 dignitaries. Industry leaders from companies like Aero Club of India, Airbus, Bell Helicopter India Inc., Bombardier, EIH Limited, Finmeccanica, IndiGo, Jet Airways (India) Limited, Kingfisher Airlines Ltd, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa German Airlines-Cargo Division, Qantas Airways Ltd, Rolls-Royce India Ltd, Safran, SpiceJet Limited, Stic Travel Group, Thales, The Ambassador's, Officials from Ministry of Civil Aviation, Officials from PSU's like Airports Authority of India, Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd, Electronics Corporation of India Ltd., GMR Group, National Highways Authority of India, Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. and Media were present at the launch. " INDIA AVIATION 2008" which is blended with the perfect ingredients that makes a show successful was received very enthusiastically by the Industry. The booming Indian Aviation Sector and the most powerful exhibition organizing set up, comprising of Ministry of Civil Aviation, the nodal ministry having under it's domain the leading aviation organizations including Airports Authority of India (AAI), Air India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) & Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd., FICCI, the apex business organisation of Indian Industry with experience in organizing Aero India 2007 at Bangalore and Farnborough International Limited, the Organisers of Farnborough Airshow promises & ensures both tremendous business opportunities, good & skillful management of the show The show will be organized at Hyderabad Airport on Sardar Patel Road . Hyderabad city is famous for the strong presence of IT. India Aviation has a strong support from: Airports Authority of India (AAI): AAI manages 126 airports, which include 11 international airports, 89 domestic airports and 26 civil enclaves at Defence airfields.

"India Aviation Expo 2008" is supported by organisations like :

• AAI also provides Air Traffic Management Services over the entire Indian Air Space and adjoining oceanic areas with ground installations at all airports and 25 other locations, to ensure safety of aircraft operations.
• Air India : Air India is India 's finest flying Ambassador. After the merger of Air India with Indian Airlines, the entity has a fleet of 115 plus aircraft, flying on both international and domestic routes. Air India has placed an order for 68 new aircraft, which will be inducted by 2012.
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): DGCA is the regulatory authority under Govt of India for promoting safe and efficient air transport in the country. Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd.: Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. is one of India 's leading helicopter company & has a large fleet of helicopters which are most appropriate for multi-farious jobs. In addition to this, it also operates and maintains helicopters for other customers.

All major aviation companies and organisations in India including Scheduled Airlines, Airport Infrastructures and Operating Companies will support and participate in the show.

PARALLEL EVENTS:

CONFERENCE

Theme: "Indian Aviation: Scaling New Heights".

The Conference on Civil Aviation sector with focus on policy issues & business aspects will be held concurrent to the exhibition. Eminent speakers, policy makers & experts will address the conference.

CEOs FORUM

CEOs Forum will also be organised during the event where leading CEOs of Aviation Sector will be invited for an interactive session with the Hon'ble Minister for Civil Aviation.  

INAUGURATION & NETWORKING DINNER

The Hon'ble Minister for Civil Aviation, Govt of India, will inaugurate the event. The who's who of Indian Aviation sector and senior officials from the ministry will be invited.

EVENT FORMAT:

The event will have the following components:

. Exhibition

. Conference

. Chalets

. Flying Display

. Customer Demonstration Flights

. Static Display

. Media Conferences

EXHIBITOR PROFILE:

•  Aircraft

•  Aircraft Machinery & Equipment

•  Aircraft Interior

•  Airlines, Airline Services & Air Cargo

•  Education, Training & Skill Development

•  Airport Infrastructure

•  Airport city side developers