ILA2008 Partner country India presents largest-ever display abroad

Berlin: Record attendances are forecast for the ILA2008, the most important event this year in Europe for all areas of the aviation and space sector. From 27 May to 1 June a total of 1,127 exhibitors from 37 countries (2006: 1,014/42) will be presenting the entire range of current and future aerospace technology products and services. Approximately 40 per cent of exhibitors are from abroad. The upturn in the aerospace sector is also evident at the ILA2008.
All 250,000 square metres of the exhibition grounds on the southern section of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport will be occupied.
Hindustan Aeronautics from India, the partner country, will be exhibiting a number of aircraft for the first time in Germany, including the “Dhruv” light military and civilian helicopter, which can be seen on the ground and in the air. One of the main highlights will be an appearance by the “Sarang” helicopter team, flying four Dhruvs. The Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO will be making its first appearance at the ILA with an overview of its wide-ranging work.
27/05/08 Anand/Machinist.in

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