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03/07 Exhibitors
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02/07 Exhibitors
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07/06 DTI support
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07/06 Indian
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PRESS RELEASE March 2007
Exhibitors enthusiastically welcome India’s first inter airport show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From 21 to 23 February 2006, New Delhi hosted the very first inter airport India, showcasing some of the world’s most advanced airport products in a country keen to embrace the best technologies available.
Nearly 3,000 procurement, design and management professionals from across the Indian Subcontinent visited the exhibition, many starting the process of procurement to meet the vast needs of India’s rapidly growing airport infrastructure. With leading government bodies and many civil aviation companies headquartered in Delhi, the capital provided a large percentage of visitors to the show.
Other major Indian cities were also well represented, with visiting senior airport and airline officials from Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai, among many other parts of the country. International visitors were recorded from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North and South America.
A total of 142 exhibiting companies from 18 countries experienced the strength of Indian demand, Making new contacts, taking orders and arranging appointments across three busy days at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre. Participating firms presented a complete cross-section of airport technology and included national groups from Germany (the German Airport Technology & Equipment Group – GATE) and the UK (the British Airport Systems & Equipment Association).
The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr Ashok Chawla, India’s Civil Aviation Secretary, who expressed his delight in welcoming inter airport to India. He saw the show as “an opportunity for Indian airport and airline managers to learn about the state-of-the-art technologies which will go a long way in the rapid development of our aviation infrastructure.”
Also taking part in the inaugural ceremony was Dr K Ramalingam, Chairman of the Airports Authority of India and also Chairman of the Advisory Committee for inter airport India.
A further highlight was a successful programme of seminars which took place alongside the exhibition. Covering future airport development and the growth of civil aviation in India, these were attended by more than 150 delegates, providing participants with a valuable insight into this booming market.
Reacting to what was universally appreciated as a busy show, Michelle Kilian, Sales Manager of Meggitt Fuelling, typified exhibitor comments by saying, “We’ve had a fantastic show, secured all the contacts we wanted with the airlines, Defence Ministry, etc and we’ve been very busy.”
Ron Pfafflin of Reelcraft Industries noted with pleasure that his company had made about 60 good leads and was very satisfied with the results of exhibiting.
Some exhibitors extend their stay in India to accommodate appointments made for immediately after the show and had high expectations of closing further deals. Alan McPherson, Group Chief Operating Officer at Tensator, noted a real enthusiasm amongst visitors and characterised India as a very live and dynamic market.
The Executive Vice President of Siemens Ltd, Mr S Banerjee, commented that his entire global team was very satisfied with the event, having met important professional visitors who showed keen interest in Siemens’ products.
Mr Dieter Heinz, President of GATE confirmed his approval of the event. GATE hosted a pavilion of 25 leading German companies, many of whom expressed their satisfaction at new business generated. Schmidt in particular had much to be pleased with, having sold two of its new AS990 Airport Sweepers to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
In what promises to be an even more successful event in an even busier market, the second edition of inter airport India will be held from 25 to 27 March 2008. The show venue will again be the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre in New Delhi.
Stephen Brooks, Chairman of organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions Ltd said, “In developing markets such as India, we would expect to organise shows on a two-year cycles or as one-off events according to need. However, the pace of change at India’s airports is so fast right now that we have agreed to make an exception and organise a second exhibition in New Delhi in 2008, just one year after this successful first show. We’re convinced this serves the best interests of participants, given the fact that the show will grow second time around and be even more compelling because of Indian airport developments that are getting underway.”
inter airport India
is organised by Mack Brooks Exhibitions and its partner in India, InterAds
Ltd. Mack Brooks Exhibitions’ highly regarded
inter airport events have been running for more than 30
years and are widely recognised as the world’s leading forum for
suppliers of advanced airport equipment, technology and services. inter
airport Europe was last held in Munich,
Germany, in October 2005. More than 560 exhibitors from 31 countries took
part in the show, which attracted over 12,000 trade visitors from 126
countries. This year’s Munich event – the largest ever –
opens on 9 October.
The long-standing success of inter airport Europe led organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions also to stage the show in Beijing, China. The first exhibition there in 2004 was so successful that a follow-up event was held in 2006 and the organisers are currently planning for inter airport China 2008.
For more information on inter airport India contact:
Tom Ho, Exhibition Director
Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814400
Fax: +44 (0) 1727 814401
Email: india@interairport.com
PRESS RELEASE February 2007
Exhibitors prepare to welcome visitors to inter airport India 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Final preparations are being made for inter airport India 2007, which opens its doors at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre on 21 February. Companies taking part in the three-day event cover the complete range of services and equipment needed for the safe and efficient operation of the modern airport. With India’s airport network currently undergoing a huge expansion and investment programme, the exhibition will provide a unique opportunity for representatives of the country’s air transport industry to learn about the latest technological developments.
Staged with the support of the Airports Authority of India, the exhibition brings together 130 companies from 18 countries, including many of the top names in the industry. Among nations represented are China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, the UK and the USA. National government-sponsored participation from Germany and the UK also plays an integral part in the event.
The diverse range of products and services to
be presented at inter airport India 2007 includes
ground support equipment, cargo handling systems, airfield lighting, aircraft
fuelling and maintenance equipment, baggage handling and communications
and air traffic control technology.
The vital area of security will also be covered, together with terminal
systems and equipment.
Visitors to the exhibition will cover key sectors of the air transport industry? airport planners and managers, passenger and cargo airlines, ground handling companies, air cargo forwarders and government agencies responsible for air transport development, plus other organisations active in this booming and economically vital market.
While this is the first of these shows to be
held in India, the highly regarded inter airport
events have been running for more than 30 years and are widely recognised
as the world’s leading forum for suppliers of advanced airport equipment,
technology and services. inter airport Europe was last held in Munich,
Germany, in October 2005. More than 560 exhibitors from 31 countries took
part in the show, which attracted over 12,000 trade visitors from 126
countries. This year’s Munich event – the largest ever –
opens
on 9 October.
The long-standing success if inter airport Europe led organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions also to stage the show in Beijing, China. The first exhibition there in 2004 was so successful that a follow-up event was held in 2006 and the organisers are currently planning for inter airport China 2008.
Now for the first time inter airport has been brought to India, where Mack Brooks Exhibitions is working with its local partner, InterAds Ltd to stage the show in New Delhi. Alongside the exhibition will be a programme of seminars at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre at which representatives of India’s airport authorities will detail their development plans. Intended to provide participants with a clearer insight into how the country’s airport infrastructure is expected to grow, the seminar programme has been devised by an Advisory Committee chaired by Dr K Ramalingam, Chairman of the Airports Authority of India.
For more information on inter airport India 2007 contact:
Tom Ho, Exhibition Director
Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814400
Fax: +44 (0) 1727 814401
Email: india@interairport.com
PRESS RELEASE July 2006
DTI support
available for British companies at
inter airport India 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Following the backing of the German Airport Technology and Equipment trade association (GATE), inter airport India 2007 has now also received the backing of the British Airport Services and Equipment Association (BASEA). The BASEA-led British pavilion at inter airport India will be strengthened as a consequence of the United Kingdom government’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) subsidy to participating exhibitors.
Brenda Jackson of BASEA said: “With new supply opportunities opening up in India we believe that British companies are well positioned to be successful in winning new orders throughout the country in the coming years.”
Tom Ho of exhibition organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions commented, “We are delighted to have BASEA helping us organise the British participation at our shows in Munich, Beijing and now in Delhi. In the case of India, the UK government subsidy and support is very much welcomed by all qualifying exhibitors and is bound to provide a real boost for British companies breaking into the Indian market”.
inter airport India 2007 takes place in New Delhi during 21-23 February 2007. inter airport China 2006 will be held in Beijing from 6 to 8 September 2006 and the world’s largest airport exhibition, inter airport Europe, takes place in Munich from 9 to 12 October 2007. To find out more please contact Tom Ho at Mack Brooks Exhibitions Ltd on:
Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814400
Fax: +44 (0) 1727 814401
Email: india@interairport.com
PRESS RELEASE July 2006
Indian airport
authorities provide full backing for
inter airport India 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dr K Ramalingham, Chairman of the Airports Authority
of India (AAI),
has pledged his organisation’s full backing and support for
inter airport India 2007. As exhibitor and conference participant,
the authority predicts a substantial turnout at the trade show by airports
and airport planners from throughout India.
Mr B N Puri of the Indian government’s Transport Planning Commission also promises his backing. He projects that details of government plans and policy for 37 airports will be made known in time for the event, which takes place from 21 to 23 February 2007. Seminars explaining government policy will be held alongside the exhibition to provide a unique insight into airport development plans in India.
A 20-person Advisory Committee has been established in India by show organisers InterAds-Brooks Exhibitions Pte Ltd. Committee members include the full range of relevant Indian authorities, airports, airport development companies and regional airlines. The Committee is assisting the arrangement of a high-level conference programme to take place as an integral part of the event.
inter airport India 2007 will therefore take place alongside a full programme of conferences, workshops, seminars and ‘Meet the Buyer’ sessions organized concurrently at New Delhi’s centrally located Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre. Various Indian authorities will use this event to spell out the detail of their particular airport development plans.
In advance of the show, several of the leading authorities
supporting
inter airport India will also present their
plans, requirements and expectations for airport development in India
at a ‘Meet the Buyer session during inter airport
China 2006, which takes place in Beijing from 6 to 8 September
2006
With major airport privatisations and new project developments already underway, inter airport India is timed to give participants access to the market at the right moment, early in the planning stage. Development projects at Delhi, Mumbai, Cochin, Hyderabad and Bangalore airports are all either just commencing or already underway and are being developed as part of a public/private funding process. Expansion, upgrading, renewal and redevelopment all feature in plans covering a further 37 airports throughout India. These will be under the ultimate control of the AAI, which is forming individual organisations with specific responsibility for groups of regional and international airports. In addition, three ‘green field’ sites have been designated for major brand new airports at Delhi, Mumbai and Goa.
Siemens plans to take a large stand and the German Airport Technology & Equipment trade association (GATE) looks set to be the largest of the foreign pavilions at the show, as the German group has now confirmed full government backing and plans an especially strong participation. Dieter Heinz of GATE said: “The timing of inter airport India in February 2007 looks right for suppliers to approach the Indian market. There are clearly going to be significant opportunities in the coming years given the growth of activity in Indian airport development. inter airport India 2007 offers us the best possibility of meeting a high number of senior level international and Indian visitors”. Large pavilions at the exhibition are also being planned by several European countries and by US participants.
With an open skies policy, new airline services coming on stream, including recently launched low-cost airlines, and passenger numbers rocketing, there is huge demand for greater airport capacity in India. Domestic passenger numbers grew by an incredible 52% in the year to June 2006 and international passengers by 27% during the same period.
The existing airport infrastructure in India is in urgent need of renewal and development and the national government is keen to have as much as possible of the planned work completed by 2010, the year in which the Commonwealth Games take place in India.
The internationally known inter airport brand is also expected to be a big draw for buyers from across the region, including from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and from further afield.
inter airport India is being
organised by Mack Brooks Exhibitions Ltd (worldwide owners of the inter
airport brand), in partnership with leading Indian show
organising company InterAds Pte Ltd. Stephen Brooks, Managing Director
of Mack Brooks commented: “With 15 trade events being professionally
organised in India by InterAds, with their staff of 300 based in Delhi
and at 13 satellite offices throughout India and with more than 20 years’
experience of working with international trade show organisers on Indian
events, we are working with InterAds in the full knowledge that they have
the necessary competence and professionalism to help us make
inter airport India 2007 a great success for
its participants”.
For a full list of Inter Airport India’s Advisory Committee or to find out more about participating at the event please contact Tom Ho at Mack Brooks Exhibitions Ltd on:
Tom Ho, Exhibition Director
Tel: (+44 1727) 814 400
Fax: (+44 1727) 814 401
Email: india@interairport.com
PRESS RELEASE
Mack Brooks announces exhibition for booming Indian airports market
February 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The organisers of the long-established and highly successful
inter airport trade shows covering airport
technology and equipment are to establish a new event in India. Mack Brooks
Exhibitions have announced that
inter airport India 2007 will
take place at the Pragati Maiden venue, New Delhi, from 21 to 23 February
2007.
The decision to take the well known inter airport
brand to India, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial aviation
markets, is in part a response to considerable interest from representative
industry organisations, in particular German Airport Technology and Equipment
(GATE). Welcoming the announcement that the first inter airport
India exhibition was to take place, GATE’s President Dieter
Heinz said: “We are delighted to learn that
inter airport is to be held in India. For suppliers of airport
equipment and systems, this is a very exciting market offering many business
opportunities. Judging by our long experience of other inter airport
shows, we feel confident that this event will be welcomed by the entire
industry.”
A positive response to the planned New Delhi event has also come from the British Airport Services and Equipment Association (BASEA), the Netherlands Airport Technology Group (NAT) and Finpro Marketing in Finland.
The launch of inter airport India comes at a time of rapid growth in the country’s civil aviation market. In the 12 months to March 2005, passenger numbers using Indian airports grew by 21.7 per cent to 59.3 million. This rapid upward trend is forecast to continue. Air cargo volumes have also been growing rapidly, with an increase of nearly 20 per cent in movements in this sector in 2004-05.
Delivering the airport capacity to meet increasing traffic demands is now a major focus for the Indian government and aviation authorities. Construction is in progress of new airports at Bangalore and Hyderabad, while upgrading of facilities at Delhi and Mumbai is also planned. Elsewhere in India, investments will be necessary in airport infrastructure to handle increased aircraft movements and passenger volumes.
“There will clearly be substantial investment
in airport technology and equipment in India during the coming years,”
said Tom Ho, Exhibition Director for inter airport India
2007. “Our experience and reputation in this market position
us well to take this event to India and we feel that it is the right show
at the right time. We also warmly welcome the encouragement to stage it
that we have received during our discussions with our colleagues in the
airport supply industry.”
Details of stand availability and prices at inter airport
India 2007 will be published shortly.
Mack Brooks Exhibitions has long-standing expertise in organising trade exhibitions for the airports sector – the recent successful inter airport Europe show, which took place in Munich, Germany from 11 to 14 October 2005, was the 15th in this series of world-leading events. The company is also organising inter airport China 2006 in Beijing from 6 to 8 September 2006 following a well-received event in 2004.
For more information on inter airport India 2007 contact:
Tom Ho, Exhibition Director
Tel: (+44 1727) 814 400
Fax: (+44 1727) 814 401
Email: india@interairport.com
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