Message – Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu
It gives me immense pleasure to extend my warrn greetings to Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU), our valued Media Partner, as we commemorate Wings India 2026, scheduled from 28-31 January 2026. This landmark event stands as a testament to India’s extraordinary aviation journey and its rapidly expanding global footprint.
Indian aviation today represents a democratic transformation. It is no longer a privilege for a select few, but a powerful force of inclusion and connectivity for every Indian. Driven by the UDAN scheme and enhanced last-mile connectiviry aviation is bridging distances, empowering regions and unlocking new opportunities across the nation.
We have emerged as the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world, r.vith an ambitious target of 300 million passengers by 2030. This trajectory reflects the confidence of our citizens, the dynamism of our industry and the strength of our policy framework.
The theme of Wings India 2026 – “Indian Aviation: Paving the Future – From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety to Sustainability”, captures the very essence of our vision. It reflects our commitment to building a holistic aviation ecosystem that is innovative, resilient, sustainable and globally competitive.
Wings India has also evolved into a premier platform for global collaboration, facilitating major partnerships, strategic investments, while promoting Aatmanirbharta in aerospace and aviation manufacturing.
As we look ahead to Wings India2026, I invite all stakeholders to make this edition a grand celebration of India’s rise and global aviation’s shared fllture. I encourage our media partners to highlight this unprecedented expansion and showcase lndia’s emergence as a global aviation powerhouse.
