Praful Patel to inaugurates "India Aviation 2008" conference on October 15
29 Sep 2008, 1858 Hrs

India Aviation 2008 will showcase the development of Indian Civil Aviation industry at a time when India is becoming a major aviation player

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New Delhi, Sept 29 Union Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel will inaugurate the first ever-International Exhibition and Conference on Civil Aviation, "India Aviation 2008" at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad on October 15.

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy will be the chief guest. Eminent speakers from the aviation sector across the nation address the conferences.

Civil Aviation Ministerial delegations from 25 countries have been invited to participate in the event.

India Aviation 2008 will showcase the development of Indian Civil Aviation industry at a time when India is becoming a major aviation player. The event will highlight the history, growth and present stature of Indian Civil Aviation.

The opening ceremony will be supplemented with spectacular fly-past by Surya Kiran and Sarang helicopters from Indian Air Force, followed by parasailing, para jumping and hot air ballooning by Aero Club of India. One new Airbus 319 will be inducted to Air India fleet, coinciding with the closure of inaugural function.

Another highlight of the day will be the arrival of the largest passenger aircraft in the world, Airbus A-380 from France. The aircraft, which can cover 3/4th of a football ground, will be on both static and flying display at the event.

An exclusive open house inter active session between the Minister and a congregation of more than 35 CEOs from major Aviation Companies would provide an opportunity to the CEOs to discuss their future plan and policy issues before the Minister and senior officials of the Ministry.

A theme pavilion showcasing the past, present and future of Indian Civil Aviation will welcome the visitors at the Exhibition Venue.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are jointly organizing the event. (ANI)