Kerala Aviation Summit to be held at Cial on Aug 23 & 24
The two-day event aims to attract investment and foster innovation in the rapidly growing industry.
The conference will feature in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics critical to the future of aviation. The sessions will cover policy formulation, infrastructure development and strategic changes within the sector. Key discussions will include use of drones and unmanned vehicles, exploring potential of urban air taxis, drone usage policies and safety guidelines.
Another session will focus on seaplanes and helicopters, examining their role in regional connectivity and last-mile air transport.
This will include discussions on possibilities of multimodal terminals, floating jetties, heliports and water aerodromes, with an emphasis on connecting pilgrimage and tourist destinations.
The inaugural session, a highlight of the summit, will take place at 5.30pm on the first day, with chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan as the chief guest.
Industries minister P Rajeeve will preside over. Officials including Cial managing director S Suhas will attend.
Future-focused topics will also be on the agenda, with a panel dedicated to evolution of air travel. This discussion will delve into advancements such as biometrics, paperless check-in, digital wallets and AI-based passenger services. The summit will also address commercial side of the industry, with sessions on diversifying revenue streams, increasing air connectivity to major tourist centres and potential of regional airports.
Discussions will further explore development of cargo terminals, use of digital platforms for cargo tracking and integration of renewable energy into airport ecosystem management.
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