Aero India 2009 on the runway

Aero India 2009 on the runway
Global aircraft industry will put on show their might at Yelahanka Air Force base
TIMES NEWS NETWORK


Come the clear skies of February, and its time for thunder and flashes of metal, as the Aero India show moves into throttle. Asia’s largest air show will see civil and military aircraft manufacturers from 17 countries, including the US, UK, Russia, France and Germany, putting their might on show.
Starting February 9 at Yelahanka Air Force base, the 7th Aero India will be organized by the ministry of defence and managed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). A seminar on aircraft industry will be held on February 9 and the air show will begin from February 11.
The theme of the seminar will be the future of aircraft development and research. Fifty speakers from India and abroad will present papers on various sub-themes. Information will be shared among scientists, designers, manufacturers and users.
Aero India has been growing steadily as an important air show, and six editions have been organized between 1996 and 2007. The event features both flight and static display of a wide range of civil and military aircraft from reputed manufacturers. The numbers are fantastic: more than 300 international and 230 Indian firms are likely to participate, and display more than 95 types of civilian and military aircraft.
After India opened up the defence sector to foreign direct investment, opportunities have come to the civil aviation sector. Also, with India going for modernization of its armed forces, investment in defence has increased. Aero India will enable international firms to network with Indian companies, and share resources in research and development. The event will also feature components of aircraft engines, av i o n i c s, radars and other equipment related to the sector. Aircraft firms are likely to clinch sales deals and other agreements.
EVENT CALENDAR
Feb 9, 10 | Seminar on aerospace Feb 11-15| Air show at Yelahanka Air Force base More than 500 firms expected to participate
WHAT WILL IT FEATURE?
More than 100 military and civil aircraft Components of aircraft engines, avionics, radars, etc Latest technology used by air forces around the world
PARALLEL EVENTS
Meeting of buyers and sellers Presentation of products Visits by official delegations
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, Netherlands, Russia, S Africa, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, UK, US and more