Bengaluru: There is a likelihood of India born US astronaut Sunita Williams taking part in the 12th edition of Aero India Show-2019 here from February 20 to 24, Air Commodore Ravuri Sheetal, Yelahanka Air Force Station Air Officer Commanding, said Wednesday.
Williams may attend the event as part of Womens Day special during the Aero India Show, Sheetal said.
"A number of events have been planned for the womens day and being worked out already. There is a possibility that Sunita Williams, who went to space, would attend the event," Sheetal told reporters.
"We are also planning flight by women in several aircraft. These are the proposals. Actual modalities have to be worked out," Sheetal said.
A number of aircraft manufactured in India and abroad will be on display during the show.
So far 31 aircraft have registered for the flying display and 22 aircraft for the static display till date. In both the cases the organisers expect the number to go up significantly in the next few days, Sheetal said.
30/01/19 PTI/Business Standard
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Williams may attend the event as part of Womens Day special during the Aero India Show, Sheetal said.
"A number of events have been planned for the womens day and being worked out already. There is a possibility that Sunita Williams, who went to space, would attend the event," Sheetal told reporters.
"We are also planning flight by women in several aircraft. These are the proposals. Actual modalities have to be worked out," Sheetal said.
A number of aircraft manufactured in India and abroad will be on display during the show.
So far 31 aircraft have registered for the flying display and 22 aircraft for the static display till date. In both the cases the organisers expect the number to go up significantly in the next few days, Sheetal said.
30/01/19 PTI/Business Standard
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