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Farnborough style: India to fly with own airshow
Posted by Srini Uppala | December 31, 2007 | 325 views
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Loading ...India will soon enter the global airshow map with Hyderabad’s soon to be phased out Begumpet Airport all set to become the Indian Farnborough, where airshows would be regularly held.
To start with, the aviation ministry wants to hold a “comprehensive trade fair” once every two years. And, instead of just displaying planes — the hallmark of Dubai, Paris and other airshows — the first of its kind Indian trade show will cover all aspects of the aviation industry.
The ministry has tied up with the Farnborough International (that organises the famous biennial seven-day air show in UK) and Ficci for this fair. “We wanted a dedicated functional airport for this kind of show as India is witnessing the highest growth rate of passenger traffic and all global players are evincing keen interest. Begumpet will soon be phased out as Hyderabad’s new airport will open in March. It will be the prefect site for the airshow,” said a senior ministry official.
The first “India Aviation 2008″ will be held on October 15 to 18. The event will have components like flying display, exhibitions and customer demonstration flights. “The booming aviation sector offers tremendous business opportunities and this show will have the most powerful event. The aviation ministry, Air India, DGCA and Pawan Hans are supporting the show and this would allow a single window for investors and customers,” said the official. Farnborough will promote the show internationally.
The show’s exhibitors will be from heads like — aircraft; aircraft equipment; interiors; air cargo; airlines; airport infrastructure and skill development. The Indian aviation market has huge potential for foreign companies. For instance, the country currently has about 300 aircraft. This number is likely to rise to 1,000 by 2020 and with a sizable presence of general aviation planes.
SOURCES:
Times of India
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