Airports Authority pavilion gets gold award at IITF 2025
Concluded its vibrant participation at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, New Delhi, with a grand closing ceremony by bagging the prestigious gold award under PSU category for the pavilion’s outstanding design, immersive digital experience and impactful representation of India’s evolving aviation ecosystem.
Vipin Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India received the award from Dr Neeraj Kharwal, MD, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) for its innovative approach in showcasing India’s aviation advancements.
Built around the theme “Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat,” the pavilion drew strong appreciation and marked celebration of 150 years of Vande Mataram by inspiring visitors and students with patriotic enthusiasm.
Throughout the fair, the pavilion captivated attendees with its futuristic LED archway, dynamic anamorphic display walls and interactive touch kiosks featuring key initiatives such as UDAN, the Start-up Policy, AAI–Routes Asia 2025, and India’s Air Connectivity Map.
A digital flip book high-lighting airports as cultural and architectural icons added to the pavilion’s appeal. Visitors were further engaged through activities like the Air Quiz and an AIpowered Selfie Zone that allowed them to transform into digital avatars of aviation
professionals. The dedicated Briefing Zone also hosted informative sessions for students and media, offering deeper insights into AAI’s operations and vision. Major highlights of the pavilion were ATC Demonstration, state-of-the-art ATC – CNS Console and exhibits showcasing modern communication, navigation and surveillance technologies, the demonstration underscored India’s progress in advanced air traffic management.
As IITF 2025 comes to a close, AAI’s award-winning pavilion inaugurated by Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil aviation, stands as a testament to its commitment to innovation, technology, safety and sustainability.
The Airports Authority of India continues to play a vital role in advancing the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, with aviation serving as a key catalyst for connectivity, economic development and inclusive growth. Issued by Corporate Communications Directorate, AAI.
AAI’s exhibition space at IITF 2025 — “Flight of Dreams” — has become a unique platform for knowledge, experience and inspiration. The role of Airports Authority of India (AAI) is very important in the rapidly growing aviation sector in India. AAI is continuously making new efforts towards making the airports of the country safe, modern and passenger-centric. To take this message to the general public and youth, AAI has created a special AAI exhibition space at IITF 2025, where students, young aviation enthusiasts and people of all age groups are getting a closer look at India’s aviation journey.
