Wings India 2026 to take off in Hyderabad as Asia’s largest civil aviation event
New Delhi, January 17. Wings India 2026, billed as Asia’s largest civil aviation event, will be formally launched with a grand inaugural ceremony led by Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu, alongside senior dignitaries from India and overseas. The four-day global aviation summit will be held from January 28 to 31, 2026, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.
Anchored around the theme ‘Indian Aviation: Paving the Future – From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety to Sustainability’, the event will spotlight India’s rapidly expanding aviation ecosystem and its ambitions to emerge as a global hub for manufacturing, services, innovation and sustainable aviation solutions.
Wings India 2026 will serve as a comprehensive global platform, featuring a large international exhibition, static aircraft displays, flying and aerobatic shows, a high-level international conference, CEO roundtables, B2B and B2G meetings, an aviation job fair, an awards ceremony and cultural programmes. Delegates and participants from across the world are expected to attend, reinforcing the event’s standing as a premier international aviation forum.
Key stakeholders from across the aviation value chain – including airlines, aircraft and engine manufacturers, MROs, airport developers, OEMs, technology providers, training institutions and service partners – will take part. Policymakers, industry leaders, innovators and investors will use the platform to discuss emerging trends, investment opportunities and collaborative pathways shaping the future of civil aviation in India and globally.
The international conference will comprise 13 thematic sessions, along with a Global CEOs Forum and a Ministerial Plenary. Discussions will cover a wide range of sectors such as airports, aircraft leasing, helicopters, airlines, women in aviation, MRO, air cargo, business aviation and small aircraft, aircraft component manufacturing, sustainable aviation fuel, flying training and skilling, advanced air mobility and drones.
The event will also see strong international participation, with ministerial-level foreign delegations and senior officials from several countries, as well as official delegations from over 20 nations. Indian states will actively participate to showcase aviation-led growth, infrastructure development and investment opportunities.
A major highlight of Wings India 2026 will be its aerial attractions, including static and flying displays and aerobatic air shows. Performances by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team are expected to draw significant attention.
In addition, dedicated platforms for exhibitions, chalets and business meetings will facilitate networking and partnerships. An aviation job fair will connect industry leaders with young professionals, while a specially curated Civil Aviation Innovation Challenge for students will promote innovation and problem-solving skills by exposing participants to real-world industry challenges.
The event will also feature cultural programmes reflecting India’s rich heritage and a prestigious awards ceremony recognising excellence and outstanding contributions in the civil aviation sector.
With its scale, diversity and strategic focus, Wings India 2026 is set to be a landmark event showcasing India’s aviation growth story, strengthening global partnerships, driving innovation and shaping the future trajectory of the civil aviation industry.
