From flying and static displays of its best-in-class products to showcasing its cutting-edge aerospace services, Airbus has its biggest-ever participation here at Yelahanka. 

The centrepiece of the flying displays is the A330neo – the latest addition to the leading Airbus widebody family featuring advanced materials, new optimised wings, composite sharklets and ‘highly efficient engines that together deliver 25% reduced fuel burn and CO2 emissions’. Demonstration flights are also being performed by the new generation tactical airlifter C295 which can perform multi-role operations under all weather conditions.

On static display is Airbus’ most versatile twin-engine rotorcraft – the H135 and H145. The H135 is known for its ‘endurance, compact build, low sound levels, reliability, versatility and cost-competitiveness’. The H145 is a member of Airbus’ 4-tonne-class twin-engine rotorcraft product range – with designed-in mission capability and flexibility, especially in high and hot operating conditions. 

Visitors at the Airbus exhibit (in Hall E 2.8 & 2.10) can witness the company’s continued commitment to supporting the growth of India’s aviation, defence and space sectors, particularly in the areas of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’. Aerospace fans can also savour interactive virtual and augmented reality experiences at the Airbus stand.

“Aero India is the jewel in the crown of the world’s largest defence and third-largest commercial aviation market,” stated Anand E Stanley, President and Managing Director of Airbus India & South Asia. “Airbus’ large-scale commitment to the show demonstrates that India is more than a market, it’s a core base for us.”

On display are scale models of the C295 medium transport aircraft; the A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft; the A400M – the most versatile airlifter currently available; the SES-12 – a geostationary communications satellite and a holographic display of the Hybrid SAR Earth observation radar satellite.

In helicopters, scale models of the H225M– the military version of Airbus’ H225 Super helicopter; the AS565 MBe – the all-weather, multi-role force multiplier; along with the H135 and H145 are on display. Commercial aircraft scale models include A330-900, the member of Airbus’ A330neo new generation widebody, the A321neo and ATR 72-600.

Airbus is also demonstrating a wide range of service offerings, including through its fully owned subsidiaries Satair and Navblue, with particular focus and demonstrations of Skywise-based digital services. Also, on display is the Airbus’ Advanced Inspection Drone which accelerates and facilitates visual checks, considerably reducing aircraft downtime and increasing the quality of inspection reports.

It is Airbus’ firm belief that technology and talent are the key to unlocking the enormous potential of the region. In India, it has sought to foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit through Airbus BizLab, who are present at Hall E 2.9. Visitors can get a first glance of the opportunities that the startup accelerator has created in the Indian innovation ecosystem. Airbus Bizlab will also partner with Invest India to organise the ‘Startup Day’ at Aero India.

Airbus is also leveraging the event to acquire talent. On February 23 and 24, it will offer members of the public the opportunity to explore career prospects with Airbus India in Avionics Software, Aircraft System Simulation and Airframe Structures as well as in API Development, Full Stack Development, Big Data, Cloud and DevOps.