ETW STAFF – Bengaluru
AISATS has been appointed as the official ground handler for Aero India 2013, scheduled to be held from February 6-10, 2013 at Yelahanka Air Force base, Bengaluru. The show’s ninth edition is expected to see around 52 civil and military aircrafts from leading manufacturers across the globe.
The biennial mega event to be inaugurated by the defence minister of India, AK 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 many aircraft 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. 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.”
