- The Wings India 2024 event commenced on January 18, 2024, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.
- Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia formally inaugurated the event, which was organized by the Airports Authority of India in collaboration with the Ministry and FICCI.
- Wings India is considered one of the biggest civil aviation shows in Asia.
- The event features new-generation aircraft displays, allied aviation services, auxiliary unit industries, and advancements in the tourism sector.
- It is a four-day event aimed at bringing together stakeholders and participants from the global aviation industry to promote collaboration, showcase innovations, and explore business opportunities.
- The main theme of the biennial event is ‘Connecting India with the World in Amritkal,’ focusing on strategies and strategic frameworks for the future of the country’s aviation sector.
- Discussions at the event aim to chart out actions aligning with national aspirations, fostering connectivity, growth, and innovation in aviation up to the year 2047.
- Approximately 1500 delegates from over 100 countries, five thousand business representatives, and over one lakh visitors are expected to participate.
- The event will host about 500 Business to Business meetings.
- The Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A350, the latest widebody aircraft, will be displayed for the first time at the Wings India air show in Hyderabad.
- The Boeing 777-9 flight test aircraft is on static display for the first two days, while the Airbus A350 is expected to begin commercial operations from January 22nd, initially for domestic operations.
Q: Where did the Wings India 2024 event held in January 2024?
a. Mumbai Airport
b. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
c. Palam Airport, New Delhi
d. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi
Ans: b. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
