Thursday, June 8, 2017

PHD Chamber launches 2nd edition ‘AERO EXPO INDIA’ and India’s First HELI EXPO

This year Expo will focus on Bridging Aviation & Tourism by Enhancing Connectivity

Showcasing new initiatives in 4 days exposition with India’s First  ‘Heli-Expo’

India’s leading National Industry and apex organization PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry  organizing its second edition of the Aviation exposition -AERO EXPO INDIA-2017 on November 2nd-5th, 2017 in the Capital after the runaway success of the first ever AERO exposition organized at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi last year with the patronage of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

With this announcement today Mr .K.N.Rao, Chairman, Civil Aviation Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that “After a successful launch of India’s first AERO EXPO last year we are proud to announce the 2nd edition of AERO EXPO-2017 in the month of November this year. The Aero Expo has no doubt helped to bring a major boost to regional air connectivity in line with PM’s recently announced ‘UDAAN’ plans and policies in India are noteworthy.  India is already the fastest growing aviation market in the world and the move to improve regional air connectivity is expected to further boost the industry by providing a new set of growth opportunities to both domestic and international airlines alike along with a new lease to the allied aviation services & skilling industries. With this note of confidence, I warmly welcome you to AERO EXPO INDIA-2017 and I am sure that you will benefit from the show again.”

With an overwhelming positive feedback from all stakeholders this year the 4 day long AERO EXPO is also going to witness India’s first  ‘HELI-EXPO’ at the Pawan Hans Heliport in Rohini on 4TH & 5th of November.

Group Captain Retd. Rajbir Singh Saharan, Head of Rohini Heliport, while speaking at the PHD Chamber press meet, added that this Heliport is India’s first  dedicated heliport for flying in and out of Delhi to nearby areas in Choppers. He said this is a Rs 100 crore project and will be an integrated one with a chopper maintenance, repair and overhaul unit as part of the Rohini complex. Owned by Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited, this Heliport will have a large number of parking bays and an AC passenger terminal with car parking.

He said the Heliport will bring choppers within the reach of common man. Taking off the load from IGI Airport, the Rohini Heliport will be a dedicated one, making chopper movement easier. .

To promote regional air connectivity Pawan Hans has also prepared a road map to connect major destinations from the Rohini Heliport to Shimla, Haridwar, Dehradun, Mathura, Agra, Meerut and industrial hubs such as Manesar and Bahardurgarh etc.

At the forthcoming Aero Expo, Global think tanks of the Aviation & Tourism sector will congregate to suggest measures and way outs to transform it to the scale of economies as also give further impetus to Make in India & Skilling India initiatives of the government .

2nd Aero- Expo India-2017 aspires to provide an exclusive platform for the new opportunities available in both the International and National market with showcasing of State-Of-The-Art technology & the collective strength in terms of capabilities, products and services in the Civil Aviation, Tourism & Infrastructure sector. A dedicated Rotary Wing Exposition on the side-lines – HELI-EXPO 2017 shall also be organized.

“The parallel sessions alongside the expo would deliberate on a host of issues, requirements of modern and emerging times so as to bridge the gap between Aviation & Tourism by Enhancing Connectivity-aviation expands, diversifies and multiplies including modernization to the best satisfaction of all stakeholders involved in its growth,” said Mr.Anil Khaitan Sr. Vice President ,PHDCCI

The Expo will also host policy makers, government officials and other such relevant personalities who would also join the convention-cum-exhibition for Aviation, Tourism; Infrastructure; Aero-Space and Rotary Wings 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.

“As with every air show, AERO EXPO INDIA-2017- A 4 day display of the best and upcoming in the industry poses a tremendous opportunity to reaffirm the industry’s faith and support of the Ministry of Civil aviation. We are working diligently with our industry partners, relevant ministries & stakeholders & the community to make the exposition show even more grandeur and beneficial to all the stakeholders and truly Enhance Connectivity,” Mr. Bhupesh Joshi, Co- Chairman Civil Aviation Committee PHDCCI.

The conclave-cum-exhibition will also seek to boost the status of India as a leading global hub of Aviation & Rotary Services to enhance connectivity resulting in the growth of tourism in our country.

“Our Endeavour with this Aero-Show is to bring along the allied industries together and make the best of the exposition and attain positive results for the growth of this vital industry” Mr. Vipin Vohra, Co- Chairman Civil Aviation Committee PHDCCI.

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ABOUT AERO EXPO INDIA :  The first edition of AERO EXPO INDIA-2016 has set a new milestone for being the first ever Aviation Exposition to be organised the capital city of New Delhi having made a niche for itself in this vital industry. In addition to the opportunities at the show floor, there were equally interesting and focused line up of Panel Discussions conducted on the side-lines of the exposition.

The focused parallel conventions graced by the industry experts (national & international) deliberated on the latest issues related to Enhancing Regional & Remote Air Connectivity; Skilling India for the growing Aviation Industry; Project Finance, Insurance & Leasing Opportunities for the Aviation Industry, Air Navigation Services and Industry promotion.

AERO EXPO INDIA-2016 became one of the upcoming annual endeavour in the general aviation trade expo of India. This flagship programme was graced by Mr. Ashok Gajapati Raju Pusapati, Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation; Mr Jayant Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State for Civil Aviation; Mr Rajiv Nayan Choubey,IAS, Secretary Ministry of Civil Aviation and the other officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation along with Ambassadors of different countries.


The first edition of AERO EXPO hosted over 50 brand participations for the first time with an entire spectrum of general aviation, ranging from the unique Gyroplane to State of the Art Training organizations , India’s first ever regional airline to smaller airlines, OEM’s  and much more in New Delhi.

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