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.

'Make in India' to be Central Theme of Aero India 2015 Show

    Indian PM's ‘Make in India’ campaign is likely to be the theme of the upcoming Aero India 2015.

In its past editions biennial air show attracts a large number of Indian companies  form around the world. This year too, a large number of foreign and domestic firms are expected to participate in the exhibition to be held between February 18 and 22 in Yelahanka Air Force Station.

   Mayaskar Deo Singh, director, Defence Exhibition Organisation of the Ministry of Defence said “The response for this edition of the show is very good. It is now a reputed international air-show and many will be surprised by the response this time”

   Retired IAF officer Air Marshal SP Singh is said to have commented that ‘Make in India’ would be the central theme of the show, and that is likely to reflect in the MoUs that Indian firms will sign with foreign companies during the show.

    John Siddharth, a senior aerospace and defence analyst at research firm MarketsandMarkets, is said to have opined that Aero India 2015 is likely to focus more on component manufacturing this year. He has suggested that for the aerospace and defence sector the 'Make in India'should be rephrased as 'Design, Make and Service in India'”

Air Marshal B K Pandey (Retd) former Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, IAF Training Command feels that investment that comes as a fallout of offset obligation would be be one of the focus areas in the show. As per the offset clause, companies that have signed deals with India are required to source components worth 30 per cent of contract value from Indian suppliers.

    IAF has signed several deals in the last few years with foreign firms for trainer aircraft, C17, helicopters and others. Domestic companies interested in investment that comes in the form of offset clause will tie up with foreign firms. The total offset value is approximately USD 5 billion and is expected to double in the next few years, which is  spectacular growth.

     Only the 'Make in India’ drive that focus on building the base for manufacturing aerospace and defence components, like the proposed Kalashnikov plant in Gujarat will create the required infrastructure to achieve real self sufficiency in India's defence industry.