AISATS has been appointed as the official ground handler for one of the most prestigious aircraft expositions in Asia, the Aero India 2013, scheduled to be held from 6th-10th February 2013 at Yelahanka Air Force base, Bengaluru. Following the success in the earlier two editions, Aero India has extended its collaboration with AISATS for comprehensive ground services at the show’s ninth edition which is expected to see around 52 civil and military aircrafts from leading manufacturers across the globe.
The biennial mega event to be inaugurated by Defence Minister A.K. Antony, will witness aerobatic displays by the Flying Bulls team from the Czech Republic, the Russian Knights team and the Sarang team of the Indian Air Force. Aviation aficionados will also be treated to Medium Multirole Combat Aircrafts (MMCA), such French Rafale and American F-16. AISATS will be providing on-site equipment and ground handling related services for all the participating aircrafts. Specialist aircraft ground support services such as Liquid Oxygen Upliftment, Wheel Inflation through Nitrogen, Accumulator Charging will be provided to ensure safety and efficiency during pre-flight services.
During the previous two editions of Aero India show, AISATS handled a gamut of aircrafts from across the globe such as the HAL Tejas, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Boeing's F/A-18, Super Hornet, Saab Gripen and the Dassault Rafale.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Willy Ko, CEO of AISATS said, “We have been associated with Aero India as the preferred ground handling company since 2009. This alliance reiterates our commitment to provide quality services for India’s premier aerospace show. We at AISATS are poised to once again extend all necessary ground handling support to make this event a resounding success”.
Mr. Vinay Mathur, Dy. Secretary General, FICCI, organizer of Aero India said,” We are pleased to work with AISATS as the official ground handler of the Aero India for the third time in succession. AISATS has the proven expertise and a very skilled ground operational team to ensure a show of this caliber is a success. We look forward to their continued support and a successful collaboration.”
Aero India has emerged as one of Asia’s most important and largest military aviation exhibitions that provides a significant platform in bolstering business opportunities in the international aviation sector. The five-day event will witness the participation of over 600 companies and 78 overseas delegations accommodated over an approximate area of 1,25,000 Sqm.
About Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt Ltd (AISATS)
AISATS is a 50:50 joint venture between NACIL, (currently known as Air India Limited), and Singapore Airport Terminal Services (now known as SATS Ltd.) a leading gateway services and food solutions provider in Asia.
As part of the Indian Government's initiative to upgrade its airports to world-class facilities and attract more airlines to fly into India, AISATS was formed with the vision to provide world-class airport services in ground and cargo handling that exceeds customers’ expectations.
Since the start of its operations in 2008, AISATS provides hassle free and comprehensive solutions to its customer airlines in international airports at Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore and Trivandrum. AISATS offers end-to-end ground handling services such as passenger and baggage handling, ramp handling, aircraft interior cleaning, load control and flight operations, and cargo handling services for general, perishable, transshipment, express courier and special cargo.
For more information please visit www.aisats.in
