- Hyderabad to Host BizAvIndia 2026, Spotlight on India’s Rapid Aviation Growth
- BizAvIndia 2026 to Explore Advanced Air Mobility, Helicopters and Business Jets
New Delhi. 24 January 2026. India’s rapidly expanding business and general aviation ecosystem will take centre stage at BizAvIndia 2026, to be held at The Leela, Hyderabad, on 27 January 2026. Organised under the theme “India on the Move: Business Aviation Delivering Speed, Efficiency, and Strategic Advantage”, the conference will bring together seniorgovernment officials, global OEM leaders, aviation regulators, airport operators, financiers, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on the future of business aviation, helicopter operations, advanced air mobility, and next-generation aviation technologies
BizAvIndia 2026 is positioned as a premier strategic forum that will examine how business aviation is emerging as a critical enabler of India’s economic growth, regional connectivity, emergency response, and high-value industrial mobility, in alignment with the nation’s long-term Viksit Bharat Vision. The event aims to foster policy dialogue, technology exchange, and global partnerships while promoting sustainable, scalable growth of the sector.
High-Level Inaugural Session: Setting Strategic Context
The conference will open with delegate registrations from 1200 hrs onwards, followed by a networking lunch from 1300–1400 hrs, creating early engagement opportunities among industry leaders and policymakers. The Inaugural Session (1400–1500 hrs) will establish the strategic context for the day, featuring a Conference Overview by Gp Capt Rajesh K. Bali, MD, BAOA, followed by a Welcome Address by Mr Harsh Vardhan Sharma, President, BAOA.
Keynote addresses will be delivered by senior regulatory, government, and industry leaders, including Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Director General, DGCA; Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; Kurt Edwards, Director General, International Business Aviation Council (IBAC); Sunny Guglani, Head of Airbus Helicopters India & South Asia and Pradeep Panicker, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., offering insights into policy frameworks, regulatory evolution, infrastructure readiness, and global best practices.
Thematic Fireside Chats: Deep-Dive into Sectoral Challenges and Opportunities
The conference will feature five thematic fireside chats (1500–1630 hrs) that will address some of the most pressing strategic, regulatory, and operational dimensions of India’s evolving business aviation landscape:
Fireside Chat 1: Fractional Ownership & Aircraft Management Models
This session will explore global ownership and aircraft management frameworks, regulatory alignment in India, and pathways for scalable adoption. Moderated by Gp Capt Rajesh K. Bali, the panel will include senior industry executives, DGCA officials, and global business aviation specialists
Fireside Chat 2: Helicopter Infrastructure, Operations & HEMS Missions
Focused on regional connectivity, heliport infrastructure, MRO development, emergency medical services (HEMS), and airspace integration, this discussion will assess how helicopters can transform last-mile connectivity and emergency response in India
Fireside Chat 3: Aircraft Financing, Leasing & Payments – Indian Banking Solutions
This panel will examine the emerging role of Indian banks in aircraft financing, regulatory and taxation considerations, leasing frameworks, and payment execution mechanisms for business and general aviation transactions.
Fireside Chat 4: Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) & eVTOL – The Next Frontier
This forward-looking session will focus on regulatory readiness, certification pathways, vertiport development, airspace integration, and emerging aerial mobility applications, marking India’s early steps into the era of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Fireside Chat 5: Aeromedical Aspects, Aviation Payment Solutions & SATCOM Services
This session will explore aeromedical fitness, mental health protocols, return-to-flying guidelines, integrated payment solutions, and satellite communication services that are redefining aviation safety, operations, and efficiency
OEM & Technology Showcase: Future of Business Aviation
The OEM & Technology Showcase (1645–1815 hrs) will provide a premium platform for leading global aviation manufacturers and technology providers, including Airbus Corporate Helicopters, Boeing Business Jets, JSSI, and JetHQ, to present their future-ready platforms and service innovations aligned with India’s GA/BA growth trajectory Each OEM presentation will highlight cutting-edge aircraft platforms, aftermarket solutions, predictive maintenance technologies, and digital transformation tools supporting operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Cultural Evening & High-Level Networking
The conference will conclude with a Gala Musical Evening and Networking Dinner (2000–2300 hrs), offering delegates a refined cultural experience blending Western music with Indian classical sitar and tabla performances. The evening will serve as a high-level networking platform for industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, OEMs, and operators to engage in meaningful dialogue and partnership building.
BizAvIndia 2026 is poised to become a defining platform for shaping the future roadmap of business and general aviation in India. By integrating regulatory dialogue, operational best practices, financial innovation, and next-generation technology insights, the event seeks to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for advanced aviation services and manufacturing.
As India accelerates toward its Viksit Bharat Vision, BizAvIndia 2026 will play a catalytic role in aligning industry, government, and global stakeholders around a shared agenda of growth, innovation, safety, and sustainability, ensuring thatbusiness aviation becomes a powerful enabler of national progress.
