Farnborough style: India to fly with own airshow

New Delhi: India will soon enter the global airshow map with Hyderabad’s soon to be phased out Begumpet Airport all set to become the Indian Farnborough, where airshows would be regularly held.
To start with, the aviation ministry wants to hold a “comprehensive trade fair” once every two years. And, instead of just displaying planes — the hallmark of Dubai, Paris and other airshows — the first of its kind Indian trade show will cover all aspects of the aviation industry.
The ministry has tied up with the Farnborough International (that organises the famous biennial seven-day air show in UK) and Ficci for this fair. "We wanted a dedicated functional airport for this kind of show as India is witnessing the highest growth rate of passenger traffic and all global players are evincing keen interest. Begumpet will soon be phased out as Hyderabad’s new airport will open in March. It will be the prefect site for the airshow," said a senior ministry official.
The first "India Aviation 2008" will be held on October 15 to 18. The event will have components like flying display, exhibitions and customer demonstration flights.
31/12/07 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India

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