AEROSPACE & AVIATION IN 2047
Context:
Recently, the International Conference cum Exhibition on ‘Aerospace & Aviation in 2047,’ commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Aeronautical Society of India, was honored by the presence of the President of India.
Relevance:
GS – 03 (Investment Models, Space Technology, Infrastructure)
Main Highlights:
- The President acknowledged the Aeronautical Society of India’s continuous efforts since its inception in 1948 to foster significant growth in aeronautics as a knowledge system. Moreover, she highlighted the society’s crucial role in impacting the lives of citizens significantly.
- Commending the outstanding contributions of all involved, the President recognized their role in advancing and disseminating knowledge in aeronautical sciences and aircraft engineering. This has elevated the aeronautical profession to become one of the most sought-after and glamorous careers.
- Emphasizing the remarkable nature of aviation, the President described it as a testament to human ingenuity, transforming imaginative concepts into reality through seamless technological integration.
- Aerospace and aviation, according to the President, represent both humbling and almost superhuman endeavors. These activities facilitate global connectivity, allowing exploration of the planet and venturing into space and beyond.
