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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global investors to engage with India's growing aviation industry, projecting over 400 airports by 2047, up from 160. The aviation event was overshadowed by a tragic plane crash in Maharashtra.

Modi emphasized India's focus on aircraft design, manufacturing, and maintenance, noting the shift towards domestic production of military and civil aircraft. In his virtual address at Wings India 2026, he highlighted opportunities in freight forwarding, warehousing, logistics, and e-commerce.

Modi mentioned advancements in Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) technology and the government's efforts to enhance regional air connectivity through the UDAN scheme. He reported a rapid increase in passenger traffic and airline fleets, with orders for over 1,500 aircraft, and highlighted significant developments in sustainable aviation fuel production.