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Deutsche Aircraft to Host “Wings of Opportunity” Event in New Delhi in November 2025
A high-level summit bringing India's aviation leaders to drive sustainable regional connectivity and advance the 'Make in India' aerospace vision
German regional aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft, in collaboration with key Indian partners — Aerospace India Association, Cyient, Dynamatic Technologies, and SASMOS HET — is proud to host the Wings of Opportunity event on 5 November 2025 at the JW Marriott Aerocity, New Delhi. This high-level summit will bring together key stakeholders from India's aviation ecosystem to accelerate sustainable regional connectivity and reinforce the “Make in India” vision for aerospace.
While the summit is a closed-door event for industry stakeholders, Deutsche Aircraft and its partners will engage with media representatives during a dedicated press conference on 6 November to share key outcomes and strategic announcements.
India's Aviation Growth: A Strategic Opportunity
India is now the third-largest domestic aviation market, with over 220 million passengers in 2024 and an annual growth rate of 6.2%. The government's UDAN scheme is transforming regional air travel by connecting Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with 157 airports operational and 50 more planned.
Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco® is purpose-built to support India's regional aviation goals. This 40-seater turboprop aircraft offers:
- Short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities
- Optimised fuel consumption
- High-altitude and hot-weather performance
- 100% PtL-SAF compatibility
- Quiet, ergonomic cabin designed for India's youthful population
Summit Agenda– 5 November 2025
- 09:30 – 09:45 | Opening Address – Welcome speech from the CEO of Deutsche Aircraft
- 09:45 – 10:00 | Keynote Spotlight – Insights from a senior Indian government official or industry leader
- 10:00 – 11:30 | Panel: Mobility in India – Regional connectivity and infrastructure development in India
- 12:00 – 13:30 | Panel: Sustainable Aviation – How can we decouple India's growth from carbon impact?
- 14:30 – 16:00 | Panel: Partnership Success Stories – Deutsche Aircraft's collaborations in India
- 16:30 – 17:30 | Industry Presentation – Aerospace India Association and Pratt & Whitney
- 17:30 – 17:45 | Wrap-Up – Closing remarks from the CEO of Deutsche Aircraft
'Make in India' and Strategic Manufacturing
Deutsche Aircraft is actively contributing to India's aerospace sector through its partnerships with Dynamatic Technologies, which is manufacturing the rear fuselage of the D328eco in Bangalore. Cyient and SASMOS HET further strengthen India's role in Deutsche Aircraft's global operations, with contributions to design engineering, AI-driven documentation and cabin system development.
These collaborations support:
- The 'Make in India' initiative
- High-skilled employment
- Technology transfer
- A robust transnational supply chain between India and Germany
Joint Press Conference – 6 November 2025
Deutsche Aircraft and its summit partners will host a joint press conference on 6 November 2025 to share key outcomes, announce strategic developments and engage with media representatives. Details will be shared directly with press contacts.
The “Wings of Opportunity” summit is not open to press. Media representatives will be invited to attend the press conference only.
This summit premier platform for dialogue, innovation and partnership in support of India's aviation future. Deutsche Aircraft will collaborate with stakeholders in New Delhi to unlock the full potential of regional aviation in India.
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