Airshow to highlight history, growth and present stature of Indian Civil Aviation

Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel will inaugurate the first ever International Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation, “India Aviation 2008” at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad on 15th October 2008. Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh will be the chief guest. Eminent speakers from the aviation sector across the world will present key note addresses. The event is jointly organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
India Aviation 2008 will showcase the development of Indian Civil Aviation industry at a time when India is becoming a major aviation player. The event will highlight the history, growth and present stature of Indian Civil Aviation.
The opening ceremony will be supplemented with spectacular fly-past by Surya Kiran and Sarang helicopters from Indian Air Force, followed by parasailing, para-jumping and hot air ballooning by Aero Club of India. One new Airbus 319 will be inducted to Air India fleet, coinciding with the closure of inaugural function. Another highlight of the day will be the arrival of the largest passenger aircraft in the world, Airbus A-380 from France. The aircraft, which can cover 3/4th of a foot-ball ground, will be on both static and flying display at the event.
An exclusive open house inter active session between the Hon’ble Minister and a congregation of more than 35 CEOs from major Aviation Companies on 15th October 2008 would provide an opportunity to the CEOs to discuss their future plan and policy issues before the Minister and senior officials of the Ministry.
Civil Aviation Ministerial delegations from 25 countries have been invited to participate in the event.
A theme pavilion showcasing the past, present and future of Indian Civil Aviation will welcome the visitors at the Exhibition Venue. Rare photographs and models would be on display.
An International Conference on Civil Aviation, with panel discussions by eminent aviation experts and industry leaders from more than 20 countries is scheduled for 16th October 2008. The conference aims to bring into focus the cutting edge issues in aviation sector and help to prepare a roadmap for future development of aviation in the country.
Airfield area will display 37 International and domestic aircrafts from A380 to Pushpak the smallest aeroplane. The composition of display includes Boeing 777, Airbus 340-400, Learjet, Global Express, Challenger, CRJ900, Gulfstream, Illusion, Hawkerbeechcrafts, Cessnas and Helicopters. There will be daily flying display and customer demonstration flights from 0930 to 1700 hrs. The Exhibition would be open to public on 18th September 2008.
The preparations at the venue are in full swing for construction of hospitality chalets and air-conditioned pavilions, covering an area of over 12000 Sq Mtrs. More than 150 exhibitors from leading aviation and allied industries from around the world will participate. Airbus, Boeing, EADS, HAL, BEL, Rolls Royce, Engine Alliance, Cessna Aircraft Company, Bell Helicopter Textron, ATR, Bombardier etc to name a few of the major exhibitors will put up a mega show. Major airlines viz; Air India, Kingfisher, Jet Airways, Spicejet etc will demonstrate their profile and services which will also be one of the main attractions.
The event also aims at providing a platform for meeting of various aviation industries in order to forge partnership alliances and transfer of technology.
Arrangements for meeting between companies as well as companies and government officials are being arranged during the event. It is expected that some Companies are going to make major business announcements to take advantage of the huge presence of both international and domestic media persons.
With the presence of aviation majors, United States being the partner country and Andhra Pradesh as host state, the event will pave the way for India becoming a major aviation hub in the near future as well as establishing the event as a major airshow in the world.
29/09/08 PRESS RELEASE/India Aviation 2008

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