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The exciting growth potential of aviation in South Asia – and India in particular – along with the challenges that rapid growth can bring, is being put under the microscope at the inaugural Aviation India Summit. Run in conjunction with India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation and with the support of the country’s regulator, the DGCA, Aviation India and South Asia Summit and Exhibition is organised by Times Aerospace Events, who are known for the hugely successful Aviation Africa and Aviation MENA events. Aviation India Summit & Exhibition takes place at the JW Marriot in Aerocity, New Delhi on June 12-13. With a primary focus on India’s air transport industry and under the theme ‘New India Rising’, the summit looks at how India’s air transport industry is going through a remarkable transformation with a laser-focus on long-term growth in the air and on the ground as the national economy reactivates, the middle class continues to grow and spend, and demand for air connectivity soars to new heights. The country’s airlines, some under new ownership, with strong management teams and ambitious expansion plans, have placed orders for hundreds of single-aisles and twin-aisle jetliners to service a market with a seemingly insatiable desire for travel. The infrastructure and resulting investment that helps deliver a customer experience to transport increasing passenger numbers is part of the story, with airports, ground service providers, MRO, business aviation operators and the entire supply chain rising to the challenge. And it is not just India. The summit will welcome speakers from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Gulf. The event is also developed in partnership with leading associations in the region including MRO, business aviation, and training. Also, under the theme ‘New India Rising’, the summit looks at how India’s aviation renaissance can achieve global ambitions. With 700 expected attendees – government officials, regulators, airlines & operators and airport CEOs, major manufacturers, the training industry, and others across the whole supply chain will be in attendance and participating in the two-day discussions. Aviation INDIA 2024, while celebrating growth, will also focus on some of the challenges and bring together speakers and participants to identify the issues and offer solutions. MRO is one of these. The Aviation Week Network (AWN) which produces the world’s top MRO shows in America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East lead the discussions. Training – AFM, the global intelligence network for the aviation training industry, will host the training segment of the show and look at how India must act if it is to meet the country’s growth targets. Airline and Airport leaders will look at the unique challenges in the regions. Guests will include airlines from the Gulf and across the Indian subcontinent. Global experts on sustainability plus industry leaders from manufacturers and organisations will also be involved. “Networking events play a key role for our exhibitors, airline representatives and summit delegates,” said Times Aerospace Events managing director, Mark Brown. “There is a cocktail welcome reception taking place on 11th and a gala reception on the evening of the 12th.” Registration and other details can be found at www.timesaerospace.aero/event/aviation-india-2024

Dubai,25th April 2024: Multinational companies are tapping the leading annual airport industry-dedicated event, set to take place in Dubai, to enter into meaningful networking as the regional airports hunt for acquiring the latest technology and innovative services to meet the expectations of the fast-growing air travel market. The 23rd edition of the dedicated B2B platform for the airports industry in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region will be held from May 14 to 16 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Over 150 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 6,000 visitors from over 30 countries will attend the three-day business gathering. The Airport Show will have on its sidelines four co-located events – the ATC Forum, Airport Security Middle East, the Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) and the Women in Aviation Middle East Conference and Awards. The unfaltering interest of the global players continues as the Middle East Aviation Market, valued at US$60 billion in 2023, is predicted to rise substantially with its 110 airports projected to handle 1.1 billion passengers by 2040. The fastest-growing aviation market in the world will be required to invest around US$151 billion in capacity expansion. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Patron of Airport Show said: “The business event will see innovations in airport sustainability, digitalization, and urban air mobility being showcased. Airport Show is the best venue to select and source the cutting-edge technologies and newest innovative products to better the airport operations.” The Business Connect offers a premier platform to network, source, and collaborate with the minds behind the world’s most advanced aviation facilities. Leading brands like Smiths Detection, emaratech, Siemens, Honeywell, TLD, Aviramp GSE, and ITW GSE are among the exhibitors that will be at the Airport Show. The participants include key project leaders driving over US$260 billion in airport development across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA). Among the key airport project leaders who have confirmed their participation include Air India SATS Airport Services, Airports of Thailand, Angkasa Pura Airports of Indonesia, Armenia International Airports, Singapore’s BOC Aviation, CAAB of Botswana, Egyptian Airports Company (EAC), Erbil International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, Mactan- Cebu International Airport Authority, New Delhi Airport, Ntech Aviation of South Africa, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, and Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport of Armenia. Exhibitors will be provided access to the Business Connect digital matchmaking service to plan and reserve their spots in the limited meeting schedules of the buyers. May Ismail, Event Manager at RX, part of RELX that organizes about 400 events in 22 countries across 42 industry sectors, said: “This will be a full-house edition with almost everyone who matters in the industry coming with strong enthusiasm and high expectations. Growth and expansion of the airports in the region continue to be pursued at a phenomenal pace. Creating connections and learning is crucial for aviation businesses. It is a good opportunity to make use of this platform to work together in identifying new revenue streams and new strategies, managing new businesses, and gaining a better understanding of the competitive marketplace.”

Business models, Technology, Sustainability, Innovation For the global aviation industry Date: 8th-10th October 2024 Venue: RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre, Halls 1 & 5 City: Europaplein 24, Amsterdam Media Partner: Aviation World Organised By: Terrapinn The World’s Largest Aviation Tech Event will host conference and an exhibition.The event is for the leaders of the world’s airlines, airports and their most senior executives in charge of software, services, marketing and distribution. In 2024 we are moving back to Amsterdam to bring the community of 5,000+ global executives together once again to be inspired by 600 speakers over 3 incredible days. For more info, login to the official website: www.terrapinn.com/conference/aviation-festival/index.stm

International Business Convention for the Aerospace & Defence Industries Date : 01-03 July 2024 Venue: Hyderabad, Telangana Media Partner:Aviation World Organised By: BCI Aerospace & Govt. of Telangana Aeromart Hyderabad, India is a supply chain & MRO forum reserved for vetted suppliers and OEMs promoting capabilities, services, and applications for both commercial and defence aviation. At this event,international and Indian OEMs, Top tier suppliers and contract manufacturers will engage in pre-arranged business meetings. The event is centered around BCI Aerospace signature matchmaking program, renowned for its success at events such as Aeromart Toulouse, Aeromart Montreal, A&DSS Seattle and Aerospace & Defense Meetings Torino. For more info, login to the official website: www.hyderabad.bciaerospace.com

The 3rd edition of Emerging trends in MRO Industry [EAMRO 2024] organised by Aviakul at Seminar Hall, Indian Institute Technology Delhi [IIT Delhi] was a grand success. The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Lt. Gen. Ajay Kumar Suri, AVSM (DG, Army Aviation Corps, Indian Army) and Guest of Honor GVG Yugandhar (DG, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, Ministry of Civil Aviation) and Pulak Sen (Founder & Secretary General, MRO Association of India) along with the event organizers, Andy Kotwani (Chairman, Aviakul Group of Companies) and Vaibhav Varun (Chairman, EAMRO). The first panel discussion“Transformative technologies reshaping the MRO operations in the convergence of Civil and Military” was moderated by Col. K V. Kuber (Director – Aerospace and Defense, Ernst and Young LLP). Lt. Gen. Ajay Kumar Suri, AVSM spoke about the emerging trends in the MRO industry in terms of increasing supportive government policies and increasing participation of the private players in the industry, which is especially visible in the last 4-5 years. He indicated that in terms of Global Market share of MRO industry, which is about 100-billion-dollar, India’s share is a meager 2 per cent. And out of this, the helicopter MRO constitutes only 75-million-dollar market which simply means that there is a huge gap that needs to be filled. He also emphasized the importance of setting up framework for block chain technology. AVM KAA Sanjeeb, VSM (Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Maintenance Plans), Indian Air Force) said that Air Force has 46 projects approximately that promote synergy between military and civil MRO and DIG Jamal Taha, TM (Principal Director (Air Material), Indian Coast Guard) touched upon the subject of synergy of aircraft operation amongst the three National Defense Forces. AM Sukhchain Singh (Retd.,) (Former Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance) talked about the upcoming technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Robotics, Additive manufacturing and also spoke about success story of the country in terms of LCA (Light Combat Aircrafts) and subsequent version of the LCA. Bharat Malkani (Chairman, Max Aerospace and Aviation Limited) emphasized for synergy in communication systems, electrical systems and other similar components that are common to all aircraft. The panel also touched upon the issue of low budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The esteemed panelists in unison agreed to set up a task force of experts from defense, financial advisors, industry experts to frame up the policies. Following the panel discussion, Ashutosh Sharma (Chief General Manager, Development, IFSCA) gave a presentation on “Future of IFSCA (International Financial Services Centre Authority) in Aviation & MRO Industry”. He emphasized creating an MRO ecosystem in IFSCA by synergizing the capacities of shipping, finance, regulatory bodies etc. inside the authority. The second panel discussion on “ International Collaborations and Investments in Indian MRO” was moderated by Poonam Chawla (Associate Publisher, Air Cargo Update). The panelists dwelling upon the state of lagging behind MRO sector despite booming aviation industry, touched upon the issues of lack of credit facilities, not enough focus on big component MRO, poorly structured tax duties etc. The thorough discussion was facilitated by Cdr. Gautam Nanda (Associate Partner, Aerospace and Defense, KPMG India), Manan Jaisinghani (Associate VP, Invest India), Sandeep Bahl (Director, US-India Aviation Cooperation Program) Tejaswi Narasimhan (Advisor and Consultant, Aircraft sales and acquisition). In the first fireside chat of the conference, “Emerging trends in Aircraft Material and Structural Integrity”, Ashwini Sharma (Visiting Faculty, Aerospace Engineering, Chandigarh University) spoke about composite material, coatings which can withstand harsh conditions and thermal imaging as the latest trends in aircraft materials. Gp. Capt. GVG Yugandhar gave examples of Aircraft structural integrity program and engine structural integrity program. He also highlighted the various studies conducted by the National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) on increasing the life of aircraft. Both the speakers empathized that India needs have concrete academic programs on metallurgy if we want to make our own engine in India. The keynote lecture, “Role of Drones in MRO” by Aman Johri (CEO, Jatayu Unmanned systems) told the audience that human factor is a big challenge in MRO and to mitigate the risk at every level, the role of UAVs in MRO is critical. The labor in MRO sector is very huge and so is the scope of errors. He also informed that Jatayu Unmanned Systems introduced battlefield MRO, taking the reference from Ukraine war. The second Fireside chat, “Circular Economy in Aviation MRO” was conducted between Bishnu Charan Behera, (Technical Advisor/ Consultant, Ministry of Civil Aviation) and Mangalam Pandey (Lead –Technical services, Air India Limited). They emphasized upon the importance of reusing and recycling of the resources in the MRO process. The final feature presentation of the event was conducted by Akshay Kumar (Quality Manager, Autotrade Aviation. He demonstrated their expertise in providing comprehensive MRO Services. Gp. Capt. Aurobindo Handa (Retd.), Former Director General, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India immensely contributed to the EAMRO Programme Agenda and giving its final shape.

Date:12-13 June 2024 Venue: JW Marriott Hotel in New Delhi Media Partner: Aviation World Aviation INDIA Summit & Exhibition will be a two-day, high-level networking conference & exhibition bringing together aviation professionals, leaders and c-suite executives from India’s (and the Indian sub-continent) airlines & operators including cargo and business aviation charter, regulators, airports, through to lessors, OEM’s, MRO’s, training, finance & leasing, insurance & law firms and aviation suppliers and services providers large and small from across the whole supply chain. Held under the theme, New India Rising – How India’s aviation renaissance can achieve global ambitions; India’s aviation industry is enjoying a renaissance led by a revived national carrier spending US$70 billion+ on a new fleet and US$400+ million on cabin refits. But other carriers are not standing still. Nor are the companies providing the support and services across South Asia. From regulators to airports, OEMs to MROs, how can India compete with the Gulf carriers – and achieve the projected “world-class” offer? For more info, login to the official website: https://www.timesaerospace-registrations.com/timesav/frontend/reg/thome.csp?pageID=19208&eventID=20&CSPCHD=001001000000PA4w1yKnc3bEdKc61$y4wZ06S_2luT0nMWaocp

Theme: Sustainability and Innovation Date: 22-26 July 2024 Venue: Farnborough, United Kingdom Every two years, the aerospace, aviation and defence industries are invited to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre for the world’s best airshow to pioneer change, build new connections, engage with thought leaders and get access to unparalleled business development opportunities. For more info, login to the official website: www.farnboroughairshow.com

Cairo, 7th March 2024: Egypt is going to organise its first international airshow and exhibitions at the new El Alamein International Airport from 2nd to 5th September 2024 and will showcase the nation’s leadership as a key hub for the regions commercial aviation sector. Organised in close collaboration with strategic partners, The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egypt International Airshow offers a unique platform, to contribute to the long-term commitments made by government and the private sector, fostering commercial partnerships across Egypt, as well as the wider Middle East, and African regions. Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Abbas Helmy recently stated that Egypt’s civil aviation sector is undergoing an extensive development plan to boost its regional and global presence. With numerous projects aimed at expanding services, enhancing airport capacity, sustainability, and modernisation of Egyptair’ s fleet, these strategic initiatives aim to maximise revenue and turn Egypt into a hub for tourism and investment. With this in mind, senior representatives from leading carriers, Ministries of Civil Aviation, Ministries of Transport, and Civil Aviation Authorities will attend the event, to discuss common challenges and opportunities, they will be joined by renowned Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and suppliers from the global aerospace industry, offering leading solutions and services. In this regard, the Airshow aims to foster a global exchange of expertise amongst these prominent players. The 4-day event will feature aircraft displays, cutting-edge technologies, innovative aircraft designs and an exhibition of innovative commercial aerospace products and services. Additionally, the Airshow provides a unique platform for signing agreements, fostering collaborations, and conducting meaningful business interactions. During the signing ceremony of Egyptair as the Official Carrier of Egypt International Airshow, Eng. Yehia Zakaria, Chairman & CEO, Egyptair Holding Company stated: “Egypt Air is the Official Carrier of Egypt International Airshow and holds a pivotal role in the event, bringing together diverse sectors of the aviation industry. Our aim is to exchange visions and ideas with civil aviation experts, major airlines, aircraft and engine manufacturers, and aviation service providers. The inaugural edition symbolises Egypt’s commitment to the progression of air transport and advancing the aerospace industry regionally and globally.” Alongside the main exhibition, there will be a Civil Aviation Conference, a premier gathering of aviation industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the world. With a focus on supporting the growth and advancement of civil aviation in the MENA region, fleet modernisation and sustainability, the conference aims to explore innovative solutions, address challenges, and foster cooperation. Focusing on the full spectrum of commercial aviation, defence and space, Egypt International Airshow is poised to become the leading Airshow on the continent. With the support of all key stakeholders and a having already attracted significant interest from the industries global players, it is anticipated that over 250 local, regional, and international companies will attend. El Alamein International Airport will host VIP chalets, a static aircraft park, thrilling flying displays, and an aerospace exhibition showcasing the latest industry technologies.

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2nd March 2024: The impact of advanced technologies and changing consumer expectations, and the need for greater collaboration to drive sustainable investments in the aviation sector, dominated discussions at the 2024 edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) that concluded at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah yesterday. Focusing on a broad spectrum of critical industry topics, the region’s leading aviation and tourism event also highlighted the pressures stemming from parts shortages and delivery delays, and the aviation industry’s continued resilience that is leading the sector’s recovery and growth. Held under the theme, ‘Exploring the Future of Travel’, the 11th edition of the annual summit assembled leading industry professionals for two days of panel discussions, keynote addresses, and networking events to share insights on challenges and opportunities in the Middle East market, one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world. The sessions explored the sector’s sustainable growth against the backdrop of the current macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges. The role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in aviation’s transition to a greener future was a key pillar of discussions throughout the event as experts debated the most practical approaches industry stakeholders can adopt to deliver on net zero goals by 2050. Industry stalwarts also highlighted the growing skills shortage in the industry and its implications for stakeholders as travel demand soars. Day 1 of the Arab Aviation Summit delved into the emerging innovations and disruptive technologies that are transforming the aviation industry and showcased the opportunities for embracing advanced air mobility to build unique tourism experiences in the MENA region. The leading role of Middle Eastern airlines in setting global trends and shaping consumer travel behaviour was also spotlighted by experts at the event. Having recorded its best year for tourism ever with 1.22 million overnight visitors and a significant 24 per cent hike in international arrivals in 2023, Ras Al Khaimah is well positioned to become a destination of the future, said H.E. Raki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority on Day 2 of AAS. The emirate’s ongoing investments in boosting air connectivity, enhancing tourism infrastructure, and developing an ecosystem rooted in sustainability, is further solidifying its status as the fastest-growing destination in the region, he added. As demand for borderless and frictionless travel rises, the Unified GCC Tourist Visa will be a gamechanger, enabling more individuals and families to pursue blended travel experiences within the emirate. In his opening remarks Adel Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, highlighted the critical role of aviation and tourism industry as a key contributor to the GDP of nations and the biggest generator of employment opportunities across the world. He also pointed out that as disruptive business models and technologies reshape future expectations and transform consumer experiences leading to increased productivity and efficiency, it was just as important to bridge the current skills gaps in the industry. Taking a collaborative and solutions-focused approach in addressing sustainability and climate action challenges, both on the ground and in the air, will be instrumental in taking the sector into its next phase of growth, he added. Despite its recovery from the pandemic-related disruptions, the aviation sector continues to grapple with the reactive policies pursued by several nations during the global health crisis, stated Abdul Wahab Teffaha, Secretary General, Arab Air Carriers Organization, emphasising that as supply chain challenges persist, inflation and global economic conditions are further limiting the free growth of the sector. He added that to attain sustainability goals, the need of the hour is to incentivise the use of clean energy rather than penalise airlines while embracing digitalisation of travel across all touch points of the travel journey will be critical in bridging the technology gaps in the sector. Aviation is an intrinsic part of tourism, asserted Julia Simpson, President & CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council, as she called on all stakeholders to collaborate on improving sustainability in the sector. While the technology potential and regulatory frameworks associated with Sustainable Aviation Fuel are poised to lead the industry on the sustainability path, governments must step up efforts with supportive policies and incentives and establish the trajectory needed to scale up for 2050, she added. With the increasing demand for air travel worldwide, the cost efficiency and financial flexibility offered by aircraft leasing are crucial in driving the sector’s growth, said a panel of experts on the concluding day of the summit. Robust orders and continued constraints in aircraft supply have positioned the aircraft leasing market for strong growth, said Steve Rimmer, CEO, Altavair, while Tariq Al Ghaziri, Deputy CEO, AviLease, said that in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, the 18-month-old company is tapping into all types of equity in the region and aiming to expand in the international market while also targeting an investment grade (IG) ratings. Hosted in collaboration with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, AAS 2024 is supported by global industry partners such as Airbus, CFM, Collins Aerospace, Turkish Teknik, T3 Aviation Academy, and others.

Singapore, 23 February 2024: Singapore Airshow 2024, Asia’s most influential aerospace and defence event, announced an unparallelled trade attendee turnout at its ninth edition that was held at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 20-23 February 2024. The record number of close to 60,000 trade attendees, a 10% increase compared to the previous high in the 2018 edition, signals a renewed optimism and recovery in the aerospace landscape in the Asia Pacific region that is forecasted to account for over 45% of the new aircraft deliveries between 2023 and 2042. Since its inception in 2008, Singapore Airshow has served as a platform that fosters collaboration and helps chart a transformative course for the aerospace and defence industry. Each edition welcomes industry leaders, government officials, and military delegations who converge at the Changi Exhibition Centre to network and exchange ideas. “We are delighted to announce this overwhelming response for this edition; it clearly signals a renewed optimism and momentum driving the sector forward. It certainly reaffirms Singapore Airshow’s role as a catalytic platform for industry sector professionals worldwide in the global arena to convene and draw up tomorrow’s agenda,” said Mr Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director, Experia, organiser of Singapore Airshow. AeroForum, Singapore Airshow’s thought-leadership forum, which hosted the largest volume of strategic conversations across nine panel discussions that presented 36 panel speakers and 10 moderators, was attended by close to 600 trade attendees. Organised in collaboration with five esteemed industry partners – Alton Aviation Consultancy, Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Flight Global and McKinsey & Company – a wide range of topics spanning aviation leadership, sustainable aviation, advanced air mobility and China-Singapore bilateral aviation were discussed. As a key platform for meetings and collaborations, Singapore Airshow also saw several major announcements made during the four trade days, including several focused on meeting decarbonisation targets. Airbus showcased its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, advocating for accelerated progress in sustainable aviation fuel production and unveiling plans in an agreement with TotalEnergies, which will supply Airbus with SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) for more than half of its needs in Europe. Airbus also announced plans for a hydrogen-powered aircraft slated for operational debut by 2035. Singapore’s proposal to introduce a levy to support sustainable aviation fuel sparked extensive discussion, reflecting the industry’s determination to meet its 2050 net-zero emission goal. Boeing outlined its plans for autonomous flights by 2030, while Embraer announced a strategic partnership with Scoot, making the airline the first in the Asia Pacific to adopt Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning solution, a tailored expendable spare parts management programme that “optimises” inventory levels for customers to reduce operational costs. Several Asia-based airlines also placed aircraft orders – Starlux Airlines placed an order for five Airbus A350 freighters and three A330neo widebody passenger jets to support its fleet expansion. In addition, Vietjet Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase 20 A330-900 widebodies. The international debut of China’s ARJ21 and C919 jet by Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) garnered significant attention, with Tibet Airlines signing a 50-plane deal. Thai Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines also announced orders for 45 and four Boeing 787 Dreamliners respectively.