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NEW DELHI : From flying and static displays of its best-in-class products to showcasing its cutting-edge aerospace services, Airbus is planning one of its biggest-ever participation at Aero India to be held in Bengaluru from February 20 to 24.
The centrepiece of the flying displays will be the A330neo  the latest addition to the leading Airbus wide-body family featuring advanced materials, new optimized wings, composite sharklets and highly efficient engines that together deliver 25% reduced fuel burn and CO2 emissions. Demonstration flights will be performed by the new generation tactical airlifter C295 which can perform multi-role operations under all weather conditions.
On static display will be Airbus most versatile twin-engine rotorcraft  the H135 & H145. The H135 is known for its endurance, compact build, low sound levels, reliability, versatility and cost-competitiveness. The H145 is a member of Airbus 4-tonne-class twin-engine rotorcraft product range  with designed-in mission capability and flexibility, especially in high and hot operating conditions.
Visitors at the Airbus exhibit will be able to witness the companyÂs continued commitment to supporting the growth of IndiaÂs aviation, defence and space sectors, particularly in the areas of ÂMake in India and ÂStartup IndiaÂ. Aerospace fans can also savour interactive virtual and augmented reality experiences at the Airbus stand, according to a company statement he.
ÂAero India is the jewel in the crown of the worldÂs largest defence and third-largest commercial aviation market, said Anand E Stanley, President and Managing Director of Airbus India & South Asia. ÂAirbus large-scale commitment to the show demonstrates that India is more than a market, itÂs a core base for us,” he said.
On display will be scale models of the C295 Â medium transport aircraft; the A330 MRTT Â Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft; the A400M Â the most versatile airlifter currently available; the SES-12 Â a geostationary communications satellite and a holographic display of the Hybrid SAR Earth observation radar satellite.
In helicopters, scale models of the H225M the military version of Airbus H225 Super helicopter; the AS565 MBe  the all-weather, multi-role force multiplier; along with the H135 and H145 will be on display. Commercial aircraft scale models will include A330-900, the member of Airbus A330neo new generation widebody, the A321neo and ATR 72-600.
Airbus will also demonstrate a wide range of service offerings, including through its fully owned subsidiaries Satair and Navblue, with particular focus and demonstrations of Skywise-based digital services. Also, on display will be Airbus Advanced Inspection Drone which accelerates and facilitates visual checks, considerably reducing aircraft downtime and increasing the quality of inspection reports.
In India, it has sought to foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit through Airbus BizLab, which will be present at Hall E 2.9. Visitors will get a first glance of the opportunities that the startup accelerator has created in the Indian innovation ecosystem. Airbus Bizlab will also partner with Invest India to organise the ÂStartup Day at Aero India.
Airbus will also leverage the event to acquire talent. On February 23 and 24, it will offer members of the public the opportunity to explore career prospects with Airbus India in Avionics Software, Aircraft System Simulation and Airframe Structures as well as in API Development, Full Stack Development, Big Data, Cloud and DevOps.
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017 it generated revenues of  59 billion restated for IFRS 15 and employed a workforce of around 129,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the worldÂs leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
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