A webinar was held by US Commercial Service at the American Centre, New Delhi recently on Civil Aviation & Airport Development opportunities in India for US companies. Shri S. Suresh, Board Member (Finance & Air Navigation Services), Airports Authority of India, was invited to present India’s perspective on aviation infrastructure and future prospects.
Mr. Erick Kish, Commercial Attaché, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, Mr. Amber Dubey, Partner & Head of Aerospace & Defence at KPMG and Mr. Michel Hopkins, Program Manager, International Air Traffic Control Systems, Raytheon Inc. also participated in the webinar discussions.
The webinar was an interactive session with the US companies attending the webinar online. The discussion included the topics like Key airport development opportunities, overview of the Indian Aviation market, Best Practices, doing business in India and assistance for US Companies in India. During the discussions Mr. S. Suresh, Board Member (Finance & ANS) stated that India’s overall aviation market is estimated to be over USD16 billion and is projected to reach 3rdposition globally in near future. Airport projects in India is top opportunity, with new major airports being planned.
The live webinar concluded on a positive note with Airports Authority of India, welcoming U.S. companies, to engage on Indian opportunities and be a partner in aviation growth in the country