Wings India 2024 to kickstart on January 18 in Hyderabad, Boeing 777 X, 25 aircraft on display

HYDERABAD: Setting the stage for the growth of the Indian Civil Aviation sector the four-day Wings India 24, Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation will kick off on Thursday at the Begumpet Airport. The theme for the show will be ‘Advanced Air Mobility’.

In pursuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to fulfill the common man's aspirations of flying and the grand success of the previous edition, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Government of India, Airport Authority of India (AAI) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are organising the next edition of the flagship event on Civil Aviation sector in this part of the world.

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Wings India 2024 will be the most comprehensive event on the civil aviation industry calendar including the inaugural ceremony, global ministerial conference, global CEOs' forum, B2B / B2G meetings, awards ceremony, cultural evening, and business networking dinner. Also, the event includes an exhibition, chalets, demonstration flights, static displays, media conferences, one-to-one business meetings, and many more.

Organisers of the show are the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Airports Authority of India, and FICCI—and Industry. The host state is the Government of Telangana. It has 130 exhibitors and 15 hospitality chalets from across the globe.

1,500 delegates from 106 countries and 5,000 business visitors are expected to participate in the show. 500 B2G/B2B meetings are likely to take place.

Delegates/Visitors Profile

Aerospace Engineers

Airlines

Airport Agencies

Airport Operators

Civil Aviation Authorities

Consultants

Flight Simulator Trainers

Human Resources and Trainers

Leasing / Financing Companies

Maintenance / Repair & Overhaul Agencies

Pilot Instructors

Policy Makers

Purchasing/Procurement Agencies

Flight Operators

Research & Development

Freight Forwarders

Service / Support

Students

Government Officials

With a focus on the fast-growing aviation market, the Indian government is actively involved, emphasising the creation of aviation capacity.

Wings India 2024 serves as a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and showcase advancements in aviation technology. The event is not only a showcase of the aviation industry's latest developments but also a catalyst for shaping its trajectory in the years to come.

Growth Drivers of Indian Civil Aviation

• India is one of the fastest-growing aviation markets and currently the third-largest civil aviation market in the world

• 1748 foreign airline flights and 1440 domestic airline flights are connecting India globally

• Freight traffic at Indian airports is expected to cross 11.4 MT by 2032

• 29 States covered under the Krishi Udan 2.0 Scheme

• Government of India aims to operationalize more than 220 airports from the current 148 airports in the coming years

• 50 airports under a low-cost model to be developed all over the country, including under PPP

• International tourist arrivals are expected to reach 30.5 million by 2028

• The Travel and Tourism market is forecasted to grow 7.9% to USD 270.5 Billion in 2023 from USD 119.4 billion in 2012

• The medical tourism sector is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 21.1% from 2020-27

• For last-mile connectivity, under UDAN 4.2, 186 routes awarded

• Udan 5.0, 5.1, and 5.2 for fixed-wing, helicopters, and small aircraft respectively

Keys highlights

• Partner States Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha & Tamil Nadu.

• Airshow by World renowned Sarang Team of IAF and Mark Jefferies

• Around 25 Aircraft at display

• Unveiling of Air India's A 350 (the first aircraft of its kind in India) •

• Display of Boeing 777 X (first time in India)

• Exhibition—explore aviation’s future today

• Global Aviation Summit—Your direct route to global aviation experts and the latest industry insights

• Static Display—Witness aviation marvels up close

Timings of Air Show/Drone Show

18.01.24- 1300 hrs- 1400 hrs and 1615- 1700 hrs

19.01.24- 1130-1215 hrs and 1530-16:15 hrs. Then drone shows around sunset.

20.01.24- 1130-1215 hrs and 1530-16:15 hrs.

21.01.24- 1100-1145 hrs, 1500-1545 hrs and 1700-1745 hrs

Awards

Categories— Award Name

Best Airport of the year

Innovation Champion

Sustainability Champion

Best Airline of the Year

International Connectivity

Domestic Connectivity

Regional Connectivity

Innovation Champion

Sustainability Champion

NSOP: Fixed Wing

NSOP: Helicopters

Best Aviation Service Provider

Cargo Services

Ground Services

MRO Services

Fuel Services

Aviation Skills & Training

Aircraft Leasing

Innovation Champion

Sustainability Champion

18th and 19th are business days

20th and 21st are general public days

Instructions to the general public

Parking for the general public on January 20, Saturday, and 21 Sunday is at Bison Polo Grounds, Secunderabad, and Wesley Boys Hostel Grounds, SP Road, Secunderabad.

Free shuttle buses will be available from parking to the venue(Begumpet Airport).

Show timings 10am to 5pm

The visitors/ general public will get to watch aircraft at the static display. They should not be

disappointed if they have to see them from a distance.

Visitors only can see static flights from 30 feet away from the barricade. No visitor is allowed to board any aircraft. The right to allow a business visitor to see the aircraft from inside solely lies with the exhibitor.

General visitors will not be allowed to enter any planes on display.

The primary objective of it is Business in nature, to attract investments in the Aerospace sectors, into the country in general and Telangana in particular.