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SHOW PREVIEW AERO INDIA
The Show Goes On
Aero India 2015 remains a must visit for those wanting to be part of India’s aviation growth story
By J K Chandra
THE 10TH EdITION OF INdIA’S ONLY in the world of Aviation. Organised by
major air show, Aero India gets underway Department of Defence Production the
in India’s IT capital, Bengaluru this month. biennial event is held at Air Force Station
The show remains an important one and Yelahanka, an operational air force base
the flavour at Aero India this year will be where flight training is conducted on
‘Make in India’ which is strongly backed HS 748 Avro, Dornier Do-228’S and Mi-8
by India’s Government and is an effort to helicopters belonging to the Indian Air
make India a more attractive destination Force (IAF). The previous edition of the
for investment in high technology and show, Aero India 2013 saw participation
looks to enhance skill development from 570 companies (274 overseas and
and create an environment where 296 domestic). Aero India 2015 is also
the manufacturing sector can thrive. likely to attract strong interest from
Aero India also highlights Bengaluru’s companies and firms that want to be part
importance as India’s most important of India’s ambitious National Civil Aircraft
‘Aviation City’ and the latest edition will Development (NCAD) Programme. This
provide a platform for increased business makes it the ideal venue for foreign high
opportunities in the International aviation technology Tier 1 firms and their Tier 2 and
Aero India is an excellent sector for Indian companies. A rapidly Tier 3 suppliers to meet potential Indian
opportunity for firms growing economy, defence preparedness partners/suppliers. Programmes like
to showcase their
capabilities and compete for challenges and opening up of defence the Indo-Russian Multi-Role Transport
opportunities in the NCAD production to private sector, have given a Aircraft (MTA) and the AVRO replacement
programme and India’s major fillip to the defence industry in India programme are also likely to attract the
fast maturing rotorcraft and will make this edition of Aero India interest of potential suppliers. In October
programmes a must visit for those who are involved last year, Airbus Defence and Space and
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