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PHD Chamber's debut Aero Show to chart out blue print of regional air connectivity

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Nov 14 2016 | 12:42 PM IST

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with Ministry of Civil aviation is all set to organize the first ever aero show in the Capital. Aero Expo India 2016 to be held on 18th and 19th November 2016 at Indira Gandhi International Airport is poised to become one of the largest general aviation trade expo of India. More than 100 companies will be present at the expo, where they will show off the entire spectrum of general aviation, ranging from Gyroplane and small aircraft to multi-engine business jets, helicopters etc. Attention will also be given to other special theme areas such as Regional Connectivity, the Engine Area and the with its broad, comprehensive range and the many new innovations that exhibitors have announced for the show, the Aero Expo 2016 is one of the world's most important general aviation exhibitions.

Dr. Mahesh Gupta, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, "We want to showcase India's industry development and promote the capabilities of the country's aerospace supply chain," adding that Indian aviation sector were expected to ink four to five large scale agreements and memoranda of understandings with foreign counterparts.

Dr. Gupta said "Apart from clinching new business deals, the mission would also provide the country's aerospace small and medium enterprises with greater access to the global aviation market." He said "Aero Expo 2016 would also use the platform promote India as the preferred aerospace hub for Asia-Pacific, as well as, showcase India's Aerospace eco-system."

"This also led to enhanced focus on the remote and regional air connectivity sector, which in turn aided in formulating the Regional Connectivity Scheme. There couldn't have been a better timing for the chamber to play its role in providing a Harmonious platform to further strengthen the creation of an ecosystem for the Progress and Development of this sector," said K. N. Rao, Chairman - Civil Aviation Committee - PHD Chamber

The two days expo will also witness global think tanks of civil aviation sector to suggest measures and way outs to transform it to the scale of economies as also give further impetus to Make in India and Skilling India initiatives of the government under a joint platform of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Civil Aviation.

The parallel sessions alongside the expo would deliberate on host of issues, requirements of modern and emerging times so that the aviation expands, diversifies and multiplies including modernize to the best satisfaction of all stakeholders involved in its growth. Host of policy makers, government officials and other such relevant personalities would also join the convention-cum-exhibition for aviation, aero space and air cargo with their counterparts representing various sets of the industry to further sensitize its growth for capital creation with sufficient infrastructural facilities including creation of additional employment, feels the PHD Chamber.

The conclave-cum-exhibition will also seek to boost the status of India as a leading global hub of aviation, aerospace, air cargo and logistics businesses, tourism and the like. The first addition will be unique show with an aim to present a microcosm of the Indian aviation industry.

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First Published: Nov 14 2016 | 12:12 PM IST

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