In Pictures: India Aviation 2016

Lavanya Prabhakaran Updated - March 16, 2016 at 06:52 PM.

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation along with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry organises the 5th Edition of India Aviation from March 16-20 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. ▲

This year's theme is “Indian Civil Aviation Sector: Potential As Global Manufacturing & MRO Hub.” ▲

Leading manufacturers including Boeing, Airbus, Dassault, Agusta Westland among others and engine manufacturers will showcase their products and expertise. ▲

Twenty-nine aircraft ranging from small business jets to big aircraft will be on display at the show. ▲

The Dubai based airliner, Emirates, said they were in discussion with the Indian Government seeking to connect more destinations. ▲

India poised to become aerospace manufacturing base, President Pranab Mukherjee said at the event. ▲

Mark Jefferies team to enthrall visitors by their air acrobatic acts every day from March 17 till March 20 twice a day. ▲

India is on course to become the third largest aviation market in the world by 2020 after US and China. ▲

The aviation sector is expected to see investments of $ 12.1 billion during XII Five Year Plan. ▲

The fifth edition of India Aviation Show, a globally acknowledged event on civil aviation, was inaugurated in Hyderabad on March 16, by President Pranab Mukherjee. Some of the displays in pictures. Photos by: K V Kurmanath

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