Aero India 2023 Takes Off: Prime Minister Modi inaugurating the event said that the Aero India reflects India’s new strength and aspirations.
PM Narendra Modi today inaugurated Asia’s largest aero show, Aero India 2023, in Bengaluru. The 14th edition of the event will display indigenous equipment and technologies to forge partnerships with foreign companies.
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Here are 5 facts about Aero India 2023:
The five-day event, on the theme ‘The runway to a billion opportunities’, will showcase India’s growth in aerospace and defence capabilities.
Nearly 809 companies from 98 countries are taking part in Aero India 2023 going on the IT city of India, Bengaluru.
Air India is expected to announce a potentially record deal to buy nearly 500 jets from Airbus SE and Boeing Co, worth more than $100 billion at list prices.
The government, under its “Make in India” policy, has been insisting that manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin Corp, Boeing, and Airbus share technology or make more than parts in the country.
251 agreements with expected investments of ₹ 75,000 crore are likely to be signed between various Indian and foreign defense companies.
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