Times Aerospace Events (MESA) is proud to announce that Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air will be one of the aviation industry leaders speaking at the 2nd Aviation India & South Asia Summit & Exhibition 2025 in New Delhi on 29th October 2025.
“India is not only one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets; it is actively shaping the future of global aviation. And within this vibrant aviation landscape, Akasa Air is changing the way Indians fly,” said Dube, who will take part in a 1-1 on-stage interview.
The 2nd edition of Aviation India & South Asia Summit & Exhibition 2025 is organized by Times Aerospace Events (MESA) alongside joint venture partner, the MRO Association of India.
“We have built an airline that delivers reliability, service excellence, and a distinctly people-centric approach,” added Dube. “As we expand and strengthen our network, our commitment remains clear: to make air travel more accessible and inclusive for every Indian.”
“I look forward to sharing Akasa’s growth story at the Aviation India Summit 2025 and contributing to the dialogue on India’s pivotal role in defining the future of global aviation.”
Akasa Air launched its first commercial flight on 7 August 2022, and it commenced international operations in March 2024 with service to Doha. It has served over 20 million passengers, connecting 24 domestic and six international cities.
Under the event headline: “Shaping the pathway for Indian aviation”, the Summit promises to be one of the most significant gatherings of the commercial air transport community and ecosystem this year in India and builds upon the success of the launch summit in 2024 which attracted 582 delegates. It is expected the 2025 edition will attract over 800 delegates and some 50 exhibitors.
Among the senior names from India’s aviation industry taking part in the Summit are Campbell Wilson, Pieter Elbers, Vinay Dube, Salil Gupte, Shri Vipin Kumar, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar and Hari Marar.
Aviation India Summit 2025 builds on the formula of the successful Times Aerospace Aviation Africa events, which began in Dubai in 2015 and have been held in Rwanda, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia and South Africa.
