IITB’s annual aviation fest from Oct 5

Mumbai: The annual aviation festival of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, which is organised by the Aerospace Engineering Department from October 5-7, will be first big festival during the Golden Jubilee (GJ) celebrations of the institute. Started six year’s back, the Aerospace Engineering Association conducted Zephyr for the first time in October 2006.
"... The festival aims to act as a forum and encourage exchange of ideas in the fields of aerospace and aviation and will provide ample opportunity for technical interactions,” said Vimit Gandhi, Zephyr manager.
Static display of IAF chetak fighter helicopter, live helicopter operations by IAF commandos and Jaguar seat ejection system will be integral to the exhibition.
Significantly, the main highlight of the event this year is the keynote address by astronaut Sunita Williams on October 6.
03/10/07 Mumbai Newsline

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