Visitors during the closing ceremony of ‘Wings India 2024’ at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.
| Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, held in Hyderabad biennially, will serve as a key platform to showcase India’s aviation growth story, promote investment opportunities, and highlight emerging technologies including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
AAM broadly refers to the use of new-age aircraft technologies, often electric, hybrid or autonomous, for short to medium distance transport in both urban and rural settings. It includes air taxis, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and drone-based logistics, with potential applications ranging from easing urban congestion to enhancing access in remote or underserved areas.
AAM also aligns with global efforts on sustainability, as many of these technologies focus on low-emission or zero-emission propulsion systems.
Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha on August 7, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu informed that Wings India will provide a platform for AAM, which is emerging globally as the next frontier in air transport technology.
While no direct regulatory clearances or financial packages have been finalised under Wings India 2026, the event will facilitate policy discussions, technology showcases and pilot demonstrations aimed at shaping India’s future regulatory and project frameworks for AAM. Engagements are underway with State governments, OEMs, regulators and other stakeholders, to identify feasible applications such as medical logistics, disaster response and last-mile connectivity, he said.
The Minister said that the four-day event will connect global stakeholders through exhibitions, technical sessions, roundtables and high-level dialogues.
The primary objectives include attracting investments into the aviation ecosystem, fostering collaboration among airlines, original equipment manufacturers, infrastructure providers and investors and promoting innovation in digital aviation, safety and sustainability.
Wings India 2026 will take place from January 28 to 31, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.
Published – August 16, 2025 07:02 pm IST
