Hyderabad: Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, will open with a grand inaugural ceremony led by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu, marking the start of a major global aviation gathering.
The four-day event will take place from January 28 to 31, 2026, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. It is anchored around the theme “Indian Aviation: Paving the Future – From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety to Sustainability.”
Through this theme, Wings India 2026 will highlight India’s fast-growing aviation ecosystem and its expanding global footprint. Moreover, the event will project India’s ambition to become a major hub for manufacturing, services, innovation, and sustainable aviation.
Organisers said the event would bring together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors from across the world. As a result, it will serve as a key platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange in civil aviation.
The event will feature an international exhibition, static aircraft displays, flying and aerobatic shows, conferences, CEO roundtables, B2B and B2G meetings, an aviation job fair, awards, and cultural programmes. Therefore, it is expected to attract strong global participation.
Wings India 2026 to host global delegates, air shows and aviation summit
The international conference at Wings India 2026 will include 13 thematic sessions. In addition, it will host a Global CEOs Forum and a Ministerial Plenary. These sessions will cover airports, airlines, aircraft leasing, helicopters, MRO, air cargo, business aviation, and component manufacturing.
Further discussions will focus on sustainable aviation fuel, drones, advanced air mobility, training, skilling, and women in aviation. Hence, the agenda will span the full aviation value chain.
Ministerial-level foreign delegations and senior officials from more than 20 countries will attend the event. At the same time, Indian states will showcase aviation-led growth, infrastructure development, and investment opportunities.
A major attraction will be static aircraft displays and aerobatic performances. Notably, the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team will take part. Dedicated exhibition spaces, chalets, and networking platforms will also support business engagement.
The event will host an aviation job fair to connect industry leaders with skilled talent. In addition, a Civil Aviation Innovation Challenge will encourage students to solve real-world industry problems. Cultural programmes and an awards ceremony will add further value to the experience.
Officials said Wings India 2026 would not only showcase India’s aviation growth story. It would also strengthen global partnerships, drive innovation, and help shape the future of the civil aviation sector.
