Wings India 2024: Asia's premier aviation event marks India's industry growth, global recognition
Wings India 2024 is the largest civil aviation event in Asia, taking place at Begumpet airport in Hyderabad, Telangana. The four-day event includes exhibitions, demonstration flights, static displays, media conferences, business meetings, and more.
The event began with Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's inauguration at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was coordinated by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Airports Authority of India (AAI), and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). (Image: PIB)
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The event will also have a Global Ministerial Conference and CEOs' Forum, with special focus on these, with discussions on the future of the aviation industry. (Image: PIB)
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The four-day event will comprise exhibitions, demonstration flights, static displays, media conferences, and business meetings. It is expected to have attendance of 1,500 delegates from 106 countries, 5,000 business visitors, and 500 B2G/B2B meetings. (Image: Moneycontrol Desk)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a 43-acre campus near Kempegowda International Airport, representing Boeing's largest investment outside the US. Boeing is commited to invest $100 million in infrastructure and pilot training programs over the next two decades. (Image: Moneycontrol Desk)
Wings India started in 2017 to transform India's regional connectivity. The success of Wings India 2022 contributed to the industry's sustainability, technology, and trends advancements. (Image: PIB)
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India's aviation sector is the world's third-largest domestic market, which is seeing significant growth from reforms, deregulation, and initiatives like UDAN regional connectivity scheme. The government has expressed commitment to spend Rs 980 billion ($11.88 billion) by 2025 for regional connectivity enhancement. (Image: Moneycontrol Desk)
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The country's aviation sector has seen significant employment growth, with around 2,50,000 people employed in the aviation and aeronautical manufacturing sector in 2023. The sector is anticipated to see employment growth to 3,50,000 by 2024.
