New Delhi, September 25, 2006, Huma Siddiqui (Financial Express)

The sixth international aerospace and defence exhibition in February, 2007, will showcase US aviation and aerospace in its full glory, in a way never seen before on Indian soil.

Giving it stiff competition will be the French industry, whose aeronautical companies are also descending on Bangalore in large numbers. “The 6th Aero India 2007 is expecting much larger participation compared with Aero India 2005. We are fully prepared to take up the challenge and make the show a grand success,” defence ministry officials said.

Aviation and aerospace industry leaders in the world including the Boeing, EADS, Lockheed Martin, Rosoboron- export and Dassault have confirmed their participation for the exhibition.

In addition, a large cross-section of industries involved in making vital components for aircraft engines, avionics, systems, sub-systems and airfield radars will display their latest technology and products.

“Aero India 2007” is being organised by the department of defence production, ministry of defence, in association with FICCI and Farnborough International Ltd at Airforce Station Yelahanka, Bangalore, on February 7-11.The event is expected to bring new opportunities for the aviation and aerospace industry.