Wings India 2024, positioned as the largest civil aviation event in Asia, is scheduled to run for four days starting January 18. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates the event, focusing on commercial, general and business aviation at Begumpet airport. The biennial aviation event Wings India aims to unite business leaders and policymakers. The primary objective of the event is to highlight India’s prowess in the aviation sector and its emergence as the world’s third-largest civil aviation market.
Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to make air travel accessible, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India, and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry are jointly organizing ‘Wings India 2024.’ The event features an extensive itinerary, including the inaugural ceremony, global ministerial conference, global CEOs’ forum, B2B/B2G meetings, awards ceremony, cultural evening, and business networking dinner.
Wings India 2024 will host exhibitions, demonstration flights, static displays, media conferences, and one-to-one business meetings. Anticipated participation involves 1,500 delegates from 106 countries and 5,000 business visitors, comprising aerospace engineers, airlines, airport agencies, operators, civil aviation authorities, policymakers, and government officials. The Global Ministerial Conference and Global CEOs’ Forum will serve as pivotal platforms for industry discussions on its future.
Major Highlights
The event serves not only as a showcase for the latest developments in the aviation industry but also as a catalyst for shaping its trajectory in the coming years. Noteworthy highlights include:
An airshow by the renowned Sarang team of IAF,
The unveiling of Air India’s A350 (India’s first aircraft of its kind)
Display of Boeing 777 X (also making its debut in India)