Air Expo India, a brand new general and business aviation exhibition, will take place in November 2023 at Indira Gandhi International airport (DIAL), the primary international airport serving New Delhi. The show was officially launched on 14 December by DIAL and Adone Events, organiser of other air expos.

Aviation is poised to play a major role in India's growing economy. The show launch highlights the growth potential of the country's aviation market, with expanding fixed wing fleets and eVTOL manufacturing being proposed for the region. India is currently the third largest aviation market in the world and, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is expected to become the largest aviation market by 2030 in terms of passenger traffic. Approximately 90 per cent of India's MRO activity presently occurs outside of the country, so the Indian government has revised its MRO policy to increase the ease of doing business and to make India a global leader in the MRO sector.

Air Expo India will take place over three days, welcoming exhibitors and delegates from Asia and the Middle East who represent local and international aerospace companies, owners, operators, suppliers and media. The show will house one of the biggest static displays of eVTOL and electric aircraft in support of India's intent to become a manufacturing centre for these aircraft, that are used primarily by the US and Canadian military.

Air Expo India is targeting a mix of general and business aviation exhibitors who will come together on a static area totalling 60,000 sqm. The space will accommodate more than 100 aircraft ranging in size from single and twin engine models to turboprops and private jets. The show format will reflect the approach taken at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, France Air Expo and African Air Expo, which offers exhibitions located next to the runway and enables manufacturers to present their whole range of aircraft.

“I am honoured that DIAL has shown its confidence in Adone Events by agreeing to collaborate with us on this exciting new venture," says Adone Events CEO Didier Mary. "Our experience, knowledge and network of aviation contacts are such that we can already confirm that more than 200 aviation companies have expressed strong interest in participating. The growth of aviation in India reflects the need for this type of international exhibition, and we are delighted to be involved.”