AAI’s pavilion excites aviation lovers

Hyderabad: On the third day of Asia’s largest civil aviation event, Wings India 2024, the general public got access to various pavilions set up at Begumpet Airport. The exhibitions are attracting a diverse crowd of students and families. A large number of exhibitions by airport operators, airlines and various industry partners are showcasing the broad vision and strong future of India’s civil aviation sector.

Equipped with immersive air traffic control consoles, the Pavilion of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is attracting the attention of visitors. The ATC console is providing visitors a glimpse of the dynamic journey into the functioning of air traffic control and giving them a hands-on and live experience.

A statutory body owned by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, AAI works for the development, expansion and modernization of air traffic services. It is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India. At the AAI pavilion, visitors were found appreciating the work being done by it under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. He also appreciated the government’s efforts to facilitate air travel.

“Udan Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik and Regional Connectivity Scheme helped middle income people and underprivileged persons to avail aviation transportation. The regional connectivity scheme connects remote areas of Himachal Pradesh, Northeastern states and Andaman and Nicobar Islands with the central or core region of India.
Other seamless and hassle-free facilities like Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan and Gagan GPS Aided Geo Navigation System,” said Bilvanath, a UPSC aspirant and a visitor to the pavilion.

Apart from the pavilions, the air show in the program is enthralling the spectators. The crowd is appreciating this extra layer of excitement. The 4-day event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA), AAI and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).