Government's Priority Focus on Improving Air Connectivity Defines Favourable Prospects for Business and General Aviation in India

The Business and General Aviation (BA/GA) industry is finally seeing green shoots as the Government of India accelerates its vision to improve air connectivity and tourism in India. This priority focus holds tremendous promise for the BA/GA industry that includes helicopters, and will define the direction in which the industry will steer in times to come. With this in the backdrop, BAOA brings the 4th edition of the BizAVIndia Conference on March 7, 2018, on the eve of Wings India 2018.

“The Business Aviation industry has undergone a sea change over the past decade in India and has gained much recognition in the recent years. The utility of Business Aviation, as a productivity tool and a contributor to economic development, is becoming more evident and should serve as the prime rationale to put in place an appropriate framework enabling industry’s growth and its role in channelising economic and social benefits throughout India”, said Rohit Kapur, President, Business Aircraft Operators Association.

“We feel that BizAVIndia Conference is well-timed and will serve as a prelude to roundtable discussions at Wings India on the role of General Aviation in the economic and social growth of India”, added Kapur.

The 4th edition of BizAVIndia conference will bring together all of the key stakeholders in the industry for a unique knowledgeexchange and networking platform that is a must-attend for any company with an exposure to Business and General Aviation. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha will deliver the Inaugural Address as Chief Guest at the conference. The Conference will also be attended by Key Officials including Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary from the Ministry of Civil Aviation; Captain Atul Chandra and Captain Pankaj Anand, CFOI and Deputy CFOI respectively from Director General of Civil Aviation; G.K. Chaukiyal, Executive Director (RCS) Airport Authority of India; besides dignitaries from the general aviation industry including B.P. Sharma, CMD, Pawan Hans Limited and Chairperson, FICCI Taskforce on General Aviation; Rajan Mehra, CEO, Club Aviation Air; and Kanika Tekriwal, Co-Founder, JetSetGo & Accountable Manager GMR Aviation among others.

Through this year’s theme ‘Emerging Opportunities for Air Connectivity: Navigating the future for Business and General Aviation Industry in India’, BAOA wishes to dive deeper into what the future holds for Business and General Aviation industry in India, as the country is poised to be world’s third largest aviation market by 2022. However, it will remain much important to appreciate and facilitate the role of business and general aviation, which serves as a breeding ground for an evolved aviation ecosystem. The theme lends itself to the strategic intervention that this forum will provide in charting the roadmap for the industry. The conference is a half day event, with sessions on the current industry environment, strategic infrastructure interventions and emerging trends and regulatory challenges in GA/BA including helicopter industry.

Now in its fourth edition, the BizAVIndia platform is recognised as the most sought after knowledge building platform for thoughtful deliberation and discussion on pressing industry issues, collaboration on international best practices, and networking opportunities. BizAVIndia Conference is an extension of BAOA’s continuous efforts of the last seven years to help the Business and General Aviation industry gain its rightful place in the ecosystem.

Having received significant traction from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA over the last few years, BAOA senses an attitudinal shift amongst regulators and government towards an industry. The Association believes that having a clear policy framework, and with commitment from Government and Industry stakeholders, GA & BA sector could emerge as a major driver of economic development and connectivity in India.

A not for profit organisation, BAOA, is a unified voice of General & Business Aviation (GA & BA) sector in India. It aims to create a congenial environment for the sector’s growth, by ensuring better coordination amongst industry stakeholders, regulatory authorities and the Government.

BAOA works closely with the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), having permanent observer status with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

The Association is comprised of all major private and non scheduled operators, aircraft manufacturers and ancillary service providers operating in India.

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The fourth edition of the conference has been themed ‘Emerging Opportunities for Air Connectivity in India: Navigating the Future of Business and General Aviation’. Through this theme, BAOA wishes to dive deeper into what the future holds for Business and General Aviation industry in India, as the country is poised to be world’s third largest aviation market by 2022. The conference will be held at Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, on March 7, 2018.

The conference will have sessions on the current industry environment, strategic infrastructure interventions and emerging trends and regulatory challenges in GA/BA including helicopter industry. The enclosed schedule will give you an overview of the proceedings.

Emerging Opportunities for Air Connectivity in India: Navigating the Future of Business and General Aviation

*Some of the panelists/ speakers have already been extended invitation; however their participation is subject to confirmation