Wings India 2024 Soars with Deals, Innovation, and Growth Projections

The air crackled with excitement at Wings India 2024, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, as industry leaders inked deals, unveiled innovations, and painted a vibrant picture of India’s booming aviation future. Here are some key highlights from the first two days:

Orders Take Flight

1. Akasa Air, the young airline with big ambitions, placed a mammoth order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, propelling its fleet expansion and securing its place as a major player.

2. Air India, undergoing a transformative journey, announced a joint venture training facility with Airbus in Gurugram, marking a commitment to upskilling its workforce and ensuring operational excellence.

New Wings Unveiled

3. The skies above Hyderabad gleamed as Air India’s first Airbus A350 was officially unveiled by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, showcasing the airline’s modernization efforts and dedication to passenger comfort.

4. Passengers can expect a delightful onboard experience with Air India’s newly revealed amenity kits, cutlery, glassware, and upgraded in-flight entertainment system.

Industry Partnerships Bloom

5. Mahindra Aerostructures and Airbus joined forces in a landmark deal, with Mahindra supplying nearly 5,000 metallic components for Airbus aircraft, strengthening India’s position in the global aviation supply chain.

6. Airbus, anticipating booming growth, projected a need for 2840 pilots, 41000 technicians, and 47000 additional maintenance engineers in India over the next two decades, signalling a golden age for aviation careers.

South Asia Takes Center Stage

7. Boeing, not to be outdone, predicted that India’s voracious appetite for air travel will require 2700 new planes in the next 20 years, making South Asia the fastest-growing aviation market.

8. GMR Aero Technic, a leading MRO provider, teamed up with Airbus to launch an aviation school offering a specialized four-year aircraft maintenance engineer program with integrated type training, ensuring a skilled workforce for future needs.

Digital Transformation Takes Off

9. GMR and IndiGo, aviation giants, combined forces to reshape the digital landscape of Indian aviation, promising efficient operations and seamless passenger experiences.

10. IndiGo, further expanding its network, announced new flights connecting Hyderabad and Bangkok, catering to the growing demand for international travel.

Sustainability Takes Root

11. Maritime Energy Heli Air Services, embracing the future of green aviation, ordered 20 ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines from Zeroavia, paving the way for a cleaner and quieter sky.

And More

These are just a few of the many exciting developments that took place at Wings India 2024. With new airlines taking flight, partnerships blossoming, and innovation taking centre stage, the future of Indian aviation looks bright and full of possibilities.