With its unmatched scale, global participation, and strategic focus, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, Wings India 2026, is set to be a defining moment for the global aviation community, the government said on Sunday.
The event, scheduled from January 28 to 31 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, will be formally launched by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu in the presence of senior dignitaries from India and abroad.
With over 150 exhibitors, 7,500 business visitors, one lakh general visitors, more than 200 foreign delegates, over 500 B2B and B2G meetings, and aircraft displays featuring more than 31 aircraft, the event is expected to be a landmark not only for India but also for the global aviation sector.
According to the Civil Aviation Ministry, “the launch will mark the beginning of a landmark global aviation gathering that will showcase India’s transformation into a major aviation hub for connectivity, manufacturing, services, innovation, and sustainability.”
Wings India 2026 will highlight how India’s aviation ecosystem has evolved into a powerful engine of economic growth, regional development, and global integration.
Over the last decade, India’s civil aviation sector has witnessed unprecedented expansion. Passenger traffic has surged multifold, placing India among the world’s top aviation markets. Indian carriers have inducted hundreds of new aircraft, with record-breaking orders positioning the country as one of the largest future aircraft markets globally.
“Airport infrastructure has expanded rapidly, with new greenfield airports, modernised terminals, and enhanced regional connectivity under flagship initiatives such as UDAN. India is emerging as a strong hub for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), pilot training, aerospace manufacturing, cargo logistics, and advanced air mobility,” the ministry said.
A major push towards sustainable aviation, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), green airports, and digital air navigation, is reshaping the future of flight.
Wings India 2026 will bring together policymakers, global CEOs, investors, innovators, airlines, airports, OEMs, MRO providers, lessors, technology firms, training institutions, and startups, making it one of the most comprehensive aviation platforms in the world.
Leading global and domestic players such as Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, HAL, Dassault, Bell Textron, ATR, Pilatus, De Havilland, RTX, Rolls-Royce, United Aircraft Corporation, CSIR-NAL, along with GMR, Adani, Noida International Airport, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways, Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have confirmed their participation.
According to the ministry, global CEOs from top airlines, airports, and OEMs are expected to attend, underlining India’s growing strategic importance in global aviation.
— IANS
