Wings India 2026 to showcase rise of Indian aviation sector
The event, scheduled from January 28–31 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, will be formally launched by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu
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Hyderabad: With its unmatched scale, global participation and strategic focus, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, ’Wings India 2026’, is set to be a defining moment for the global aviation community, the government said on Sunday.
The event, scheduled from January 28–31 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, will be formally launched by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu, in the presence of senior dignitaries from India and abroad.
With over 150 exhibitors, 7,500 business visitors, one lakh general visitors, more than 200 foreign delegates, over 500 B2B and B2G meetings, and aircraft displays exceeding 31 aircraft, it is set to be a landmark event not only for India but for the global aviation community.
According to the ministry, “the launch will mark the beginning of a landmark global aviation gathering that will showcase India’s transformation into a major aviation hub for connectivity, manufacturing, services, innovation and sustainability”.
‘Wings India 2026’ will highlight how India’s aviation ecosystem has evolved into a powerful engine of economic growth, regional development and global integration.
Over the last decade, India’s civil aviation sector has witnessed unprecedented expansion.
While passenger traffic has surged multi-fold, placing India among the world’s top aviation markets, hundreds of new aircraft have been inducted by Indian carriers, with record-breaking aircraft orders positioning India as one of the largest future aircraft markets globally.
“Airport infrastructure has expanded rapidly, with new greenfield airports, modernised terminals and enhanced regional connectivity under flagship initiatives such as UDAN.
