Lok Sabha Question No. 266 (STARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Wings India 2026
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Satish Kumar Gautam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. : 266

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  7th August 2025 )

## WINGS INDIA 2026

## 266.    SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA SHRI SATISH KUMAR GAUTAM Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) the objectives of Wings India 2026;
- (b) whether Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) projects have received any regulatory clearance, financial  support  or  pilot  project  facilitation  under  Wings  India  2026  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) the details of the nature of support, implementing agencies and targeted regions or usecases such as medical logistics, disaster response or last-mile connectivity; and
- (d) the details of proposed initiatives, partnerships or investment plans aimed at integrating various States including Odisha, into the national aviation growth strategy?

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION      (Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu)

- (a) to (d): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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be pleased to state:-

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (A)  TO  (D)  IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 266 FOR ANSWER ON  07.08.025  REGARDING  "WINGS  INDIA  2026"  ASKED  BY  SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA AND SHRI SATISH KUMAR GAUTAM.  (a) : Wings India 2026 is Asia's largest civil aviation event, connecting global stakeholders through exhibitions and high-level dialogues. The key objectives of the event are: i) To showcase India's civil aviation growth and investment opportunities in the  aviation  ecosystem.  ii)  To  facilitate  collaboration  among  global  airlines, Original  equipment  manufacturer  (OEMs),  infrastructure  providers,  investors, and  technology  leaders.  iii)  To  promote  innovation  in  safety,  sustainability, Advanced  Air  Mobility,  and  digital  aviation.  iv)  To  enable  partnerships  via Government  to Government(G2G)/Business  to Business(B2B)/Business to Government(B2G) meetings, roundtable conferences, and panel discussions. v) To support Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives  by  highlighting domestic  capabilities.  vi)  To  foster  knowledge  sharing  and  growth  through conferences, technical sessions, and engagement with youth.  (b) & (c): Wings India acts as a platform for collaboration between the aviation industry and both central  and  state  governments,  focusing  on  idea  exchange  and  ecosystem development  for  the  civil  aviation  sector,  including  Advanced  Air  Mobility (AAM).  AAM  projects  are  promoted  through  dedicated  sessions,  policy roundtables,  and  demonstration  opportunities  during  the  event.  Advanced  Air Mobility  (AAM)  is  an  emerging  area  globally  as  a  new  technology  in  air transport. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is actively engaging with stakeholders to explore the potential of AAM in India. Wings India 2026 is envisioned as a platform to facilitate dialogue, raise awareness, and showcase upcoming AAM technologies, with the aim of supporting future regulatory and project development frameworks. Relevant engagements are ongoing with OEMs, State Governments, regulatory authorities and others stakeholders to identify feasible use-cases including medical logistics, disaster response and last-mile connectivity. (d):  The  UDAN  scheme,  launched  to  boost regional air connectivity  by  developing  unserved  and  underserved  airports  in  Tier-2  and Tier-3  cities,  actively  involves  State  Governments  in  the  national  aviation growth  strategy.  Airports  and  airstrips  are  identified  in  consultation  with  the respective  States,  which  also  provide  consent  for  development  and  support through various incentives such as free land, reduced VAT on aviation turbine fuel  (ATF),  and  cost-sharing  for  infrastructure  and  services  like  security  and firefighting.  States  also  play  a  vital  role  in  land  acquisition  for  greenfield airports  and  the  expansion  of  existing  airport  infrastructure.    The  successful growth of India's aviation sector relies heavily on the collaborative efforts of the central  government  and  various  states  including  Odisha.  While  the  central government sets the national vision and policies, the states play a critical role in their  implementation  by  providing  necessary  land  and  infrastructure  support, offering financial and non-financial incentives to promote air travel and creating a supportive environment for airlines and aviation-related businesses.

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