Wings India 2026 - Day 2
Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu inaugurated the Static Display Area at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, marking the formal beginning of Wings India 2026 - Asia's largest civil aviation platform. This landmark inauguration sets the tone for a week where government leadership, global industry players, innovators, and policymakers come together to shape the future of Indian aviation.
India's drive to become a regional and global MRO hub signals more than industry growth – it reflects strategic economic planning, technological collaboration with global OEMs, and policy reforms designed to reduce dependence on foreign service providers, while boosting domestic capability. How is it unfolding?
Alongside domestic expansion, Indian and South Asian airlines are expected to significantly strengthen their long-haul networks
Fuel efficiency, reliability and sustainability define long-haul economics. The GEnx engine brings all three together, making it one of the most compelling propulsion choices in modern widebody aviation.
India's aircraft leasing market is at a pivotal stage, with leaders calling for stronger domestic capability to match the country's rapid aviation growth.
India is a market where turboprops are not only relevant, but indispensable for connecting communities efficiently and sustainably
Helicopters in India need to be integrated into mainstream mobility, emergency response, medical services, tourism and logistics
The partnership is to establish a structured framework for cooperation in the development, customisation and certification of the Dhruv-NG helicopter for medical operations