AAI's 'Flight of Dreams' pavilion at IITF 2025 inspires aviation careers

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has garnered significant attention at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 with its interactive exhibition, “Flight of Dreams.” This pavilion has emerged as one of the fair’s most visited attractions, designed to showcase AAI’s crucial role in India’s rapidly growing aviation ecosystem. It offers visitors, particularly school students and young aviation enthusiasts, an immersive experience into the country’s aviation advancements and the ongoing efforts to enhance airport safety, intelligence, and passenger services.

The exhibition space is thoughtfully laid out, featuring dedicated sections for Air Traffic Control (ATC), Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF), terminal management, and airside operations. A replica ATC tower and live demonstrations of firefighting and emergency response vehicles have proven to be significant crowd-pullers. Hundreds of schoolchildren, including many from underprivileged backgrounds across various Indian cities, visit daily, with young girls showing particular enthusiasm in exploring career paths previously unimaginable.

AAI officials at the venue provide detailed briefings on airport safety protocols, security measures, operational technologies, and the diverse career opportunities available within the sector. These roles range from air traffic controllers and aerospace engineers to ground handling professionals and aviation managers. Officials emphasize that the initiative aims to inspire the next generation, demonstrating that a career in aviation is truly within reach for all.

As the Indian Government aims for India to become the world’s third-largest aviation market in the coming years, initiatives like AAI’s IITF pavilion are instrumental in building public awareness and nurturing young talent for the sector’s future workforce. The “Flight of Dreams” exhibition continues to attract record footfall at Pragati Maidan until the conclusion of IITF 2025, underscoring AAI’s commitment not only to developing world-class infrastructure but also to fostering the aspirations of a new India taking flight.