Thursday 15 January 2015

Quick Guide to Aero India 2015

     The tenth edition of Aero India will be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru from 18 to 22 Feb 2015.
Approx 295 Indian and 29 international companies from 78 countries will display their latest aircraft. Come see the stellar displays of spectacular flight maneuvers by Indian and overseas pilots.

Aero India 2015 International Seminar

    The three-day Aero India 2015 International Seminar, a permanent fixture during the show will be held from February 16-18 at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru. Conducted jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI), the theme of the seminar will be ‘Aerospace: Vision 2050. Over 1000 delegates are expected to be part of the prestigious event this time.

    The Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), a premier DRDO lab mandated to develop India's home-grown prying plane, will be a nodal agency for this year's seminar.The International Seminar provides a platform for synergetic interaction amongst Aerospace professionals from across the globe. Ideas, views and opinions shared during the interactions are mutually beneficial which could sow the seeds for a sustained, continuous and fruitful Global collaboration. India’s growth in Aerospace technologies, complemented by its expanding economy makes Aero India 2015 an ideal platform to nurture the interests of Aerospace further. 

    The success of any aerospace design ultimately depends on its capable translation to production.Hence, “Aerospace Vision: 2050” has been chosen as the main theme for the seminar. More than 60 eminent professionals from across the world will present papers under the sub themes. Original contributions from developers, researchers from R&D Institutions, academia, manufacturers and users are also invited under the sub themes of the seminar.

Tickets

   The ticket rate for general public has been fixed at Rs 600 ($25), who will be permitted to view the show from Air Display Viewing Area (ADVA). "There will be more facilities put in place this time at ADVA, based on the feedback we received from the public last time. The business visitors will have to pay Rs 1400 ($40), with access to exhibition area as well," the official added.

    Tickets are likely to be available at Forum, Garuda, and Mantri Malls and State Bank of India branches at ADE, Electronic City, Indiranagar, Jayanagar 2nd Block, JP Nagar, Koramangala, MG Rd, Malleshwaram, Rajajinagar, RT Nagar, Whitefield, and Yelahanka New Town.

Do's & Don'ts

FOOD AND WATER, BAGS, PAGERS, etc. ARE NOT PERMITTED inside the Air Show premises. Food stalls at various price ranges will be available, as well as water vendors. Surrounding businesses will not be open during the show.


ENTRY IS RESTRICTED to Invited Registrants. Entry requires valid photo ID and security check. Attendees must wear business dress or uniform. Any disruptive behavior or falsifying/withholding registration information may be cause for refusal of entry. Unauthorized entry may lead to prosecution.


Directions

     Take Hennur Main Rd to Nagavara Cross and proceed to Bagalur Cross. From Whitefield, take Hoskote Rd to NH-207. Parking space is available on the left side of the grounds. --- BUSES: Special Bangalore City Buses, and some mini-buses, will transport commuters from Bangalore to and from the Air Show. Please follow parking instructions of Traffic Police. --- AVOID NH7 AND BELLARY RD, 9 am - 5 pm DURING THE AIR SHOW.

Traffic

     To Ensure better security for the event, it has been decided to install 24 X-Ray machines, an increase from 10 during the 2013 show. In a bid to decongest the venue, RTVs and small vehicles will be used as ferry service this time in place of big buses. Such vehicles could move faster and have maneuverability for making more trips to ferry general commuters.