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Hyderabad: Notwithstanding cancellation of three A340 aircraft by Kingfisher and turbulence in the aviation industry globally, Airbus has said that the company’s latest forecast, which is due in the next two months, would peg the demand for aircraft at a higher level.
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday at Indian Aviation 2008, John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer (Customers), said the Airbus market share in India had gone up to 57 per cent (of 250 aircraft) in 2007 from 20 per cent in 1981.
Dr Kiran Rao, Executive Vice-President (Sales and Marketing), said that world would need 24,000 new aircraft in the next 20 years.
“India with a growth rate of 11.3 per cent tops the list of emerging aviation markets with a total population of 5.6 billion,” he said.
Stating that the airport traffic had gone up significantly in India since 2003, Dr Rao said India was expected to have a total fleet size of 1,221 (the present capacity is 253) by 2006, requiring 992 new aircraft with a total value of $120 billion. It would require 670 single-aisle aircraft and 227 twin-aisle aircraft.
18/10/08 Business Line
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday at Indian Aviation 2008, John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer (Customers), said the Airbus market share in India had gone up to 57 per cent (of 250 aircraft) in 2007 from 20 per cent in 1981.
Dr Kiran Rao, Executive Vice-President (Sales and Marketing), said that world would need 24,000 new aircraft in the next 20 years.
“India with a growth rate of 11.3 per cent tops the list of emerging aviation markets with a total population of 5.6 billion,” he said.
Stating that the airport traffic had gone up significantly in India since 2003, Dr Rao said India was expected to have a total fleet size of 1,221 (the present capacity is 253) by 2006, requiring 992 new aircraft with a total value of $120 billion. It would require 670 single-aisle aircraft and 227 twin-aisle aircraft.
18/10/08 Business Line
Labels: Airbus, Foreign, General, India
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Hyderabad: India Aviation 2008 exposition, spread over four days, is the first in the series of such shows, to be held once every two years that offers high drama with a wide range of aircraft on the ground. India Aviation, the first exposition, demonstration and conference of its kind, is showcasing the opportunities, potential and strength in India's civil aviation sector.
By a bizarre coincidence, the exposition opened just the day after the genial Jet Airways chief Naresh Goyal and his more flamboyant Kingfisher counterpart Vijay Mallaya announced that they were joining hands to operate both domestic and international services in order to cut costs and brave the liquidity crunch imposed by the fall out of the global financial crisis. But the immediate fall out of their deal—the lay off of cabin crew and other staff, protests against pink slips and the hoopla surrounding it—cast an ominous shadow on the exposition.
Now, the main problem is that there are simply too many planes for the number of people who can afford to fly, and there are many more on order. India is one of the most expensive places in the world to buy aviation turbine fuel. Excise duties, throughput fees charged by airport operators and state taxes of up to 30 per cent for domestic flights result in a cost structure that cannot support a competitive industry. The global crisis resulting from high oil prices and declining traffic is hitting India so hard that growth has slowed from 33 per cent in 2007 to 7.5 per cent for the first six months of this year.
Predictably, the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel dismissed it as turbulence at a time when the aviation industry in the country is looking up. He did not miss the opportunity to assure that steps to bail out airline companies will be taken soon but clarified that there would not be a cash bail - out. Patel exhorted states to reduce the tax on aviation turbine fuel to four per cent like Andhra Pradesh did and should look at the larger picture and see the benefits for the economy.
Participants did exactly this except for the top honchos of Indian airline companies for they had to weather the turbulence caused by the rising costs and cash crunch. Aerospace companies from the United States, the partner country of Indian Aviation 2008, eyed opportunities in Indian aviation infrastructure.
India's aviation sector offers investment opportunity of $200 billion to $300 billion by 2020, and it is confident of overcoming the 'temporary hurdles' to continue the growth. The tremendous investment opportunities are in various aspects of aviation like purchase of new aircraft, replacing the existing fleet, building infrastructure and improving navigation systems. Patel said the business opportunities in other facets of aviation like helicopter tourism, sea tourism and business aviation have to be explored. He said India was also ready to be part of the growth of global aviation and integrate with European Union and the US.
18/10/08 Amarnath K. Menon/India Today
By a bizarre coincidence, the exposition opened just the day after the genial Jet Airways chief Naresh Goyal and his more flamboyant Kingfisher counterpart Vijay Mallaya announced that they were joining hands to operate both domestic and international services in order to cut costs and brave the liquidity crunch imposed by the fall out of the global financial crisis. But the immediate fall out of their deal—the lay off of cabin crew and other staff, protests against pink slips and the hoopla surrounding it—cast an ominous shadow on the exposition.
Now, the main problem is that there are simply too many planes for the number of people who can afford to fly, and there are many more on order. India is one of the most expensive places in the world to buy aviation turbine fuel. Excise duties, throughput fees charged by airport operators and state taxes of up to 30 per cent for domestic flights result in a cost structure that cannot support a competitive industry. The global crisis resulting from high oil prices and declining traffic is hitting India so hard that growth has slowed from 33 per cent in 2007 to 7.5 per cent for the first six months of this year.
Predictably, the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel dismissed it as turbulence at a time when the aviation industry in the country is looking up. He did not miss the opportunity to assure that steps to bail out airline companies will be taken soon but clarified that there would not be a cash bail - out. Patel exhorted states to reduce the tax on aviation turbine fuel to four per cent like Andhra Pradesh did and should look at the larger picture and see the benefits for the economy.
Participants did exactly this except for the top honchos of Indian airline companies for they had to weather the turbulence caused by the rising costs and cash crunch. Aerospace companies from the United States, the partner country of Indian Aviation 2008, eyed opportunities in Indian aviation infrastructure.
India's aviation sector offers investment opportunity of $200 billion to $300 billion by 2020, and it is confident of overcoming the 'temporary hurdles' to continue the growth. The tremendous investment opportunities are in various aspects of aviation like purchase of new aircraft, replacing the existing fleet, building infrastructure and improving navigation systems. Patel said the business opportunities in other facets of aviation like helicopter tourism, sea tourism and business aviation have to be explored. He said India was also ready to be part of the growth of global aviation and integrate with European Union and the US.
18/10/08 Amarnath K. Menon/India Today
Labels: General, India, Jet Airways
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Hyderabad: The Helicopters of Russia holding will set up a joint venture in India to service Russian-made civil helicopters, a company official said Thursday.
India's Vectra Group will be the partner in the JV with about 50% ownership.
"The joint company will have a storage facility for spare parts and equipment for repairs to ensure their delivery to any part of the country in less than 48 hours," Dmitry Vypryazhkin, the head of the regional department at Helicopters of Russia, said at the India Aviation 2008 exhibition.
The JV will be located in Chandigarh in northern India and will help to ensure the competitiveness of Russian helicopters on the Indian market.
"The Indian [helicopter] market is very promising and we should be a part of it," the official said, adding that his company could sell up to 40 civil helicopters in India in the next few years, despite serious competition from foreign makes, especially Eurocopter.
16/10/08 RIA Novosti, Russia
India's Vectra Group will be the partner in the JV with about 50% ownership.
"The joint company will have a storage facility for spare parts and equipment for repairs to ensure their delivery to any part of the country in less than 48 hours," Dmitry Vypryazhkin, the head of the regional department at Helicopters of Russia, said at the India Aviation 2008 exhibition.
The JV will be located in Chandigarh in northern India and will help to ensure the competitiveness of Russian helicopters on the Indian market.
"The Indian [helicopter] market is very promising and we should be a part of it," the official said, adding that his company could sell up to 40 civil helicopters in India in the next few years, despite serious competition from foreign makes, especially Eurocopter.
16/10/08 RIA Novosti, Russia
Labels: Helicopter Manufacturer, India, Joint Venture, MRO, Russia
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Hyderabad: Though there was much excitement of the Airbus A380's maiden landing - albeit as a test flight - at the Begumpet airport on Thursday, t
he turbulence in the Indian aviation industry became evident as Kingfisher Airlines cancelled its order for three Airbus A340 airplanes.
Confirming this at a press conference here at the India Aviation 2008 on Thursday, Dr Kiran Rao, executive vice president, sales, marketing and customer affairs, Airbus said, "Kingfisher has cancelled the three A340s" . The three aircraft were due for delivery in the next few months.
He, however, said that the cancellation doesn't have any impact on Airbus as they would be given to another customer. "This is nothing new. This happens at times," he said.
While admitting that the aviation industry is going through tough times, he expressed optimism on the outlook for the industry. According to him, Airbus does a market outlook study every two years and the latest one is due in a few months. When asked if it needs revisiting, he said it will be seen.
17/10/08 Times of India
he turbulence in the Indian aviation industry became evident as Kingfisher Airlines cancelled its order for three Airbus A340 airplanes.
Confirming this at a press conference here at the India Aviation 2008 on Thursday, Dr Kiran Rao, executive vice president, sales, marketing and customer affairs, Airbus said, "Kingfisher has cancelled the three A340s" . The three aircraft were due for delivery in the next few months.
He, however, said that the cancellation doesn't have any impact on Airbus as they would be given to another customer. "This is nothing new. This happens at times," he said.
While admitting that the aviation industry is going through tough times, he expressed optimism on the outlook for the industry. According to him, Airbus does a market outlook study every two years and the latest one is due in a few months. When asked if it needs revisiting, he said it will be seen.
17/10/08 Times of India
Labels: Airbus, Aircraft Manufacturer, India, Kingfisher Airlines
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Hyderabad: The United States Commercial Service on Wednesday stated that the total bilateral trade between India and the US is likely to exceed $50 billion by the end of 2008 against $41.6 billion last year.
With the signing of the nuclear deal between the two countries recently, the trade volumes are likely to go up further not only with India but other countries too, according to senior US officials.
Of the $17.6 billion US exports to India in 2007, aviation accounts to about $6 billion (34.4 per cent). The growth has been quite rapid from $2 billion in 2006 to $6 billion in 2007, and there is immense potential for upside, according to Mr Steven White, Charge D’ Affairs, US Embassy.
Addressing a press conference here, Mr White said that a large contingent of US companies is now in India exploring opportunities for co-operation with their Indian counterparts in the aviation sector.
Unfazed by the current financial turmoil, they believe that China and India are amongst two fastest growing economies having potential for business expansion in several sectors, including aviation, infrastructure and energy.
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With the signing of the nuclear deal between the two countries recently, the trade volumes are likely to go up further not only with India but other countries too, according to senior US officials.
Of the $17.6 billion US exports to India in 2007, aviation accounts to about $6 billion (34.4 per cent). The growth has been quite rapid from $2 billion in 2006 to $6 billion in 2007, and there is immense potential for upside, according to Mr Steven White, Charge D’ Affairs, US Embassy.
Addressing a press conference here, Mr White said that a large contingent of US companies is now in India exploring opportunities for co-operation with their Indian counterparts in the aviation sector.
Unfazed by the current financial turmoil, they believe that China and India are amongst two fastest growing economies having potential for business expansion in several sectors, including aviation, infrastructure and energy.
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Hyderabad: The National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL) and the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) today signed a joint venture agreement to set up an aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The proposed MRO centre will start its operations from early 2009 after it receives formal approval from the Government of India, said a press release.
The centre would be the member of the Airbus MRO network. The total project cost would be around 40 million US dollars spread over five years.
As per the agreement, the joint venture would initially undertake airframe maintenance and repair of Airbus aircraft of NACIL. Later, it would extend the facility to other aircraft like the ATR and also the aircraft of other airlines.
NACIL is a major operator of Airbus aircraft and is now inducting 43 new A320s into its fleet. The induction programme that began in mid-2007 would continue till 2010, the press release added.
The joint venture was a new milestone in the long history of co-operation between India and EADS, the company said, adding that it was keen on supporting the fast-developing aeronautical sector in India.
16/10/08 PTI/Economic Times
The proposed MRO centre will start its operations from early 2009 after it receives formal approval from the Government of India, said a press release.
The centre would be the member of the Airbus MRO network. The total project cost would be around 40 million US dollars spread over five years.
As per the agreement, the joint venture would initially undertake airframe maintenance and repair of Airbus aircraft of NACIL. Later, it would extend the facility to other aircraft like the ATR and also the aircraft of other airlines.
NACIL is a major operator of Airbus aircraft and is now inducting 43 new A320s into its fleet. The induction programme that began in mid-2007 would continue till 2010, the press release added.
The joint venture was a new milestone in the long history of co-operation between India and EADS, the company said, adding that it was keen on supporting the fast-developing aeronautical sector in India.
16/10/08 PTI/Economic Times
Labels: Europe, India, MRO, New
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Hyderabad: Come October 15, head honchos of top global aviation companies and ministerial level delegations from 17 countries will descend on Hyderabad, which is hosting India Aviation 2008, an international exhibition and conference on civil aviation. And that is expected to set the ball rolling for many global partnerships and alliances for the Indian aviation sector in the future.
Of the 35 heads of local and global companies to touch down on the city include Dinesh Keskar, president of Boeing Aircraft Trading; Kiran Rao, executive vice president (marketing and contracts, customer affairs) of Airbus; Tony Fernandes, CEO of Air Asia, Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya, Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal and Marion Blakey, president and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association of the US.
“Having US as a partner country for the event, we have been able to bring in large aviation companies for this event. It will set room for bilateral discussions - both at the official as well as business level,” said M Madhavan Nambiar, secretary, Union civil aviation ministry. Around 150 companies from 18 countries, including Boeing, Airbus, Cessna, Bell Helicopter, Hindustan Aeronautics, ATR and Bombardier are participating in the event.
It would have 36 aircraft ranging from Airbus 380, largest passenger aircraft in the world to Pushpak (smallest aircraft) on flying display. Also showcased would be Boeing 777, Learjet, Challenger, Hawker beechcrafts. The exhibition would be open to public on October 18.
08/10/08 Times of India
Of the 35 heads of local and global companies to touch down on the city include Dinesh Keskar, president of Boeing Aircraft Trading; Kiran Rao, executive vice president (marketing and contracts, customer affairs) of Airbus; Tony Fernandes, CEO of Air Asia, Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya, Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal and Marion Blakey, president and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association of the US.
“Having US as a partner country for the event, we have been able to bring in large aviation companies for this event. It will set room for bilateral discussions - both at the official as well as business level,” said M Madhavan Nambiar, secretary, Union civil aviation ministry. Around 150 companies from 18 countries, including Boeing, Airbus, Cessna, Bell Helicopter, Hindustan Aeronautics, ATR and Bombardier are participating in the event.
It would have 36 aircraft ranging from Airbus 380, largest passenger aircraft in the world to Pushpak (smallest aircraft) on flying display. Also showcased would be Boeing 777, Learjet, Challenger, Hawker beechcrafts. The exhibition would be open to public on October 18.
08/10/08 Times of India
Labels: Foreign, General, India
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Go to the Elite Simulation Solutions/SRK Aviacom stand in Hall B-69 at India Aviation 2008 and fly one of its advanced FNPT trainers, complete with the newly developed GenView India and RealView India Visual database which helps student pilots to become familiar with real locations. Elite is the the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced PC driven flight simulators and is participating in India Aviation 2008 – the International Exhibition on Civil Aviation.
Elite has built its product portfolio to include modular flight and navigation procedure trainers (FNPTs) that meet EASA, FAR and CASA regulations to help FTOs log credits on their flight training devices. Elite devices range from Desktop trainers to Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC) trainers. Elite also offers simulators fitted with original Garmin 1000 avionics specifically developed for the Cessna C172, Diamond DA40 and DA 42, and the Beech Baron and Beech Bonanza.
To cater for Asian customers, Elite has appointed SRK Aviacom (I) Pvt Ltd as its Indian dealer and sales of Elite’s simulators have already been achieved with certifications granted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Captain Sanjay, Executive Director of SRK, said: “With a very close understanding of customer’s requirements, we intend to develop and establish Elite’s brand in Asia.”
The India Aviation exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation jointly with FICCI and will run from 15-17 October at Hyderabad Old Airport, in India– a country where civil aviation is expanding faster than anywhere in the world.
04/10/08 PRESS RELEASE/Elite Simulation Solutions
Elite has built its product portfolio to include modular flight and navigation procedure trainers (FNPTs) that meet EASA, FAR and CASA regulations to help FTOs log credits on their flight training devices. Elite devices range from Desktop trainers to Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC) trainers. Elite also offers simulators fitted with original Garmin 1000 avionics specifically developed for the Cessna C172, Diamond DA40 and DA 42, and the Beech Baron and Beech Bonanza.
To cater for Asian customers, Elite has appointed SRK Aviacom (I) Pvt Ltd as its Indian dealer and sales of Elite’s simulators have already been achieved with certifications granted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Captain Sanjay, Executive Director of SRK, said: “With a very close understanding of customer’s requirements, we intend to develop and establish Elite’s brand in Asia.”
The India Aviation exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation jointly with FICCI and will run from 15-17 October at Hyderabad Old Airport, in India– a country where civil aviation is expanding faster than anywhere in the world.
04/10/08 PRESS RELEASE/Elite Simulation Solutions
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Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel will inaugurate the first ever International Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation, “India Aviation 2008” at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad on 15th October 2008. Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh will be the chief guest. Eminent speakers from the aviation sector across the world will present key note addresses. The event is jointly organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
India Aviation 2008 will showcase the development of Indian Civil Aviation industry at a time when India is becoming a major aviation player. The event will highlight the history, growth and present stature of Indian Civil Aviation.
The opening ceremony will be supplemented with spectacular fly-past by Surya Kiran and Sarang helicopters from Indian Air Force, followed by parasailing, para-jumping and hot air ballooning by Aero Club of India. One new Airbus 319 will be inducted to Air India fleet, coinciding with the closure of inaugural function. Another highlight of the day will be the arrival of the largest passenger aircraft in the world, Airbus A-380 from France. The aircraft, which can cover 3/4th of a foot-ball ground, will be on both static and flying display at the event.
An exclusive open house inter active session between the Hon’ble Minister and a congregation of more than 35 CEOs from major Aviation Companies on 15th October 2008 would provide an opportunity to the CEOs to discuss their future plan and policy issues before the Minister and senior officials of the Ministry.
Civil Aviation Ministerial delegations from 25 countries have been invited to participate in the event.
A theme pavilion showcasing the past, present and future of Indian Civil Aviation will welcome the visitors at the Exhibition Venue. Rare photographs and models would be on display.
An International Conference on Civil Aviation, with panel discussions by eminent aviation experts and industry leaders from more than 20 countries is scheduled for 16th October 2008. The conference aims to bring into focus the cutting edge issues in aviation sector and help to prepare a roadmap for future development of aviation in the country.
Airfield area will display 37 International and domestic aircrafts from A380 to Pushpak the smallest aeroplane. The composition of display includes Boeing 777, Airbus 340-400, Learjet, Global Express, Challenger, CRJ900, Gulfstream, Illusion, Hawkerbeechcrafts, Cessnas and Helicopters. There will be daily flying display and customer demonstration flights from 0930 to 1700 hrs. The Exhibition would be open to public on 18th September 2008.
The preparations at the venue are in full swing for construction of hospitality chalets and air-conditioned pavilions, covering an area of over 12000 Sq Mtrs. More than 150 exhibitors from leading aviation and allied industries from around the world will participate. Airbus, Boeing, EADS, HAL, BEL, Rolls Royce, Engine Alliance, Cessna Aircraft Company, Bell Helicopter Textron, ATR, Bombardier etc to name a few of the major exhibitors will put up a mega show. Major airlines viz; Air India, Kingfisher, Jet Airways, Spicejet etc will demonstrate their profile and services which will also be one of the main attractions.
The event also aims at providing a platform for meeting of various aviation industries in order to forge partnership alliances and transfer of technology.
Arrangements for meeting between companies as well as companies and government officials are being arranged during the event. It is expected that some Companies are going to make major business announcements to take advantage of the huge presence of both international and domestic media persons.
With the presence of aviation majors, United States being the partner country and Andhra Pradesh as host state, the event will pave the way for India becoming a major aviation hub in the near future as well as establishing the event as a major airshow in the world.
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India Aviation 2008 will showcase the development of Indian Civil Aviation industry at a time when India is becoming a major aviation player. The event will highlight the history, growth and present stature of Indian Civil Aviation.
The opening ceremony will be supplemented with spectacular fly-past by Surya Kiran and Sarang helicopters from Indian Air Force, followed by parasailing, para-jumping and hot air ballooning by Aero Club of India. One new Airbus 319 will be inducted to Air India fleet, coinciding with the closure of inaugural function. Another highlight of the day will be the arrival of the largest passenger aircraft in the world, Airbus A-380 from France. The aircraft, which can cover 3/4th of a foot-ball ground, will be on both static and flying display at the event.
An exclusive open house inter active session between the Hon’ble Minister and a congregation of more than 35 CEOs from major Aviation Companies on 15th October 2008 would provide an opportunity to the CEOs to discuss their future plan and policy issues before the Minister and senior officials of the Ministry.
Civil Aviation Ministerial delegations from 25 countries have been invited to participate in the event.
A theme pavilion showcasing the past, present and future of Indian Civil Aviation will welcome the visitors at the Exhibition Venue. Rare photographs and models would be on display.
An International Conference on Civil Aviation, with panel discussions by eminent aviation experts and industry leaders from more than 20 countries is scheduled for 16th October 2008. The conference aims to bring into focus the cutting edge issues in aviation sector and help to prepare a roadmap for future development of aviation in the country.
Airfield area will display 37 International and domestic aircrafts from A380 to Pushpak the smallest aeroplane. The composition of display includes Boeing 777, Airbus 340-400, Learjet, Global Express, Challenger, CRJ900, Gulfstream, Illusion, Hawkerbeechcrafts, Cessnas and Helicopters. There will be daily flying display and customer demonstration flights from 0930 to 1700 hrs. The Exhibition would be open to public on 18th September 2008.
The preparations at the venue are in full swing for construction of hospitality chalets and air-conditioned pavilions, covering an area of over 12000 Sq Mtrs. More than 150 exhibitors from leading aviation and allied industries from around the world will participate. Airbus, Boeing, EADS, HAL, BEL, Rolls Royce, Engine Alliance, Cessna Aircraft Company, Bell Helicopter Textron, ATR, Bombardier etc to name a few of the major exhibitors will put up a mega show. Major airlines viz; Air India, Kingfisher, Jet Airways, Spicejet etc will demonstrate their profile and services which will also be one of the main attractions.
The event also aims at providing a platform for meeting of various aviation industries in order to forge partnership alliances and transfer of technology.
Arrangements for meeting between companies as well as companies and government officials are being arranged during the event. It is expected that some Companies are going to make major business announcements to take advantage of the huge presence of both international and domestic media persons.
With the presence of aviation majors, United States being the partner country and Andhra Pradesh as host state, the event will pave the way for India becoming a major aviation hub in the near future as well as establishing the event as a major airshow in the world.
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New Delhi: Even as the domestic aviation sector is undergoing a financial crisis, world’s top plane makers are optimistic about the Indian civil aircraft market.
Almost all top airplane makers, such as Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Dassault, are expected to showcase their new products in Hyderabad next month. Eurocopter, Bell Helicopter and Cessna are also going to unveil some of their flying machines in the country’s first civil aviation airshow in the IT city.
On the lines of Farnborough and Berlin airshows, India Aviation 2008 would help multi-national aircraft manufacturers explore investment opportunities in the country. World’s largest aircraft A380 will also land at the airshow and will be displayed. UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya, who owns Kingfisher Airlines, has already placed an order to buy the superjumbo.
“Global players have shown keen interest in the proposed airshow and many of them have confirmed their participation. Besides aircraft display, CEOs of almost all top aircraft manufacturers would have close-door meeting with airlines at the show. While Air India would take the delivery of A319, Kingfisher would receive A340-400 from Airbus during the expo,” a civil aviation ministry official said.
27/09/08 Economic Times
Almost all top airplane makers, such as Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Dassault, are expected to showcase their new products in Hyderabad next month. Eurocopter, Bell Helicopter and Cessna are also going to unveil some of their flying machines in the country’s first civil aviation airshow in the IT city.
On the lines of Farnborough and Berlin airshows, India Aviation 2008 would help multi-national aircraft manufacturers explore investment opportunities in the country. World’s largest aircraft A380 will also land at the airshow and will be displayed. UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya, who owns Kingfisher Airlines, has already placed an order to buy the superjumbo.
“Global players have shown keen interest in the proposed airshow and many of them have confirmed their participation. Besides aircraft display, CEOs of almost all top aircraft manufacturers would have close-door meeting with airlines at the show. While Air India would take the delivery of A319, Kingfisher would receive A340-400 from Airbus during the expo,” a civil aviation ministry official said.
27/09/08 Economic Times
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