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Business trip to India
with a visit to Aero India 2027

February 7 to 12, 2027

India is one of the world's most dynamic growth markets for aerospace and defense technologies. The business trip offers Thuringian companies the opportunity to attend Aero India 2027, meet relevant industry players, and establish new business contacts. The focus is on aerospace, defense, electronics, sensor technology, optics, microsystems technology, and modern manufacturing technologies.

What awaits you on the business trip?

India is investing heavily in expanding its aerospace and defence industry. With the "Make in India" initiative, rising defence budgets and growing technology production, numerous opportunities are emerging for international suppliers and technology partners. The trip enables direct Contacte to companies, clusters, research institutions and decision-makers from industry and politics.

A particular highlight is the visit to Aero India 2027, Asia's most important aerospace trade fair. Participants gain insights into current developments in the industry and can conduct targeted business discussions.

Route & Stations The following stops are on the agenda.

Bangalore India's Innovation and Aerospace Capital

Bangalore is considered a leading location for aerospace, satellite technology, defence and high-tech development.

Highlights:

  • Visit to Aero India 2027
  • Individual business meetings and matchmaking
  • Thuringia Aerospace & Defence Business Roundtable
  • Networking with the Aerospace Cluster Karnataka
  • Company visits to leading aerospace and defence companies
  • Exchange with innovation centres and research institutions

Hyderabad Centre for Defence, Electronics and Advanced Manufacturing

Hyderabad is one of India's fastest-growing technology and defense locations and has strong clusters in the fields of aerospace, drone technologies, radar and sensor systems, and microelectronics.

Highlights:

  • Visit to the Aerospace & Defence Park Hyderabad
  • Individual B2B discussions
  • Meetings with industry associations and clusters
  • Networking dinner with industry representatives
  • Visit to the T-Hub innovation center
  • Company visits to aerospace and high-tech companies

Your benefits

Why this trip is particularly relevant for Thuringian companies 

The trip supports Thuringian companies in tapping into new market potential in India and building international cooperations.

The focus is in particular on:

  • Individual business initiation and networking
  • Access to decision-makers from industry and politics
  • Participation in Asia's leading aerospace trade fair
  • Insights into the Indian aerospace industry
  • Identification of new supplier and business opportunities
  • Initiation of research and technology partnerships

Target group – Who is the trip aimed at?

The business trip is aimed in particular at:

  • Companies in the aerospace industry
  • Providers of defense and security technologies
  • Companies from optics and photonics
  • Sensor and measurement technology companies
  • Electronics and microsystems technology companies
  • Precision and manufacturing technology
  • Automation companies
  • Research institutions and cluster organizations

Travel dates & travel costs

Travel dates (February 7–12, 2027) Recommended flight connections:

Outbound flight – Sunday, February 7, 2027, 12:35 p.m

  • Frankfurt – Bangalore
  • Lufthansa LH754

Return flight – Saturday, February 13, 2027, 3:40 a.m

  • Hyderabad – Frankfurt
  • Lufthansa LH753

Travel costs Estimated travel costs per person (as of 12.10.2026):

Mandatory costs

  • Participation fee: 350 € per company/institution
  • Meal allowance: 250 € per person

Self-payer costs

  • 5 overnight stays: approx. 750 €
  • Flights:
    • Frankfurt-Bangalore / Hyderabad-Frankfurt (Eco): 100 €
    • Domestic flight Bangalore-Hyderabad (Eco): 1.395 €
  • Individual Contactcontact initiation (optional): 1.600 €

For SMEs, when making use of the individual Contactcontact initiation, there is the possibility of funding by the Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB) in the amount of a flat rate of 1,600 €.

The estimated travel costs vary depending on the flight booking and travel class. Flight and hotel prices are guide values and depend on the time of booking.

The registration deadline is 13 December 2026

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Trip to India 2027

Your contact person

Anita Spiegler

Anita Spiegler Project Manager South and Southeast Asia

Economic development
Thuringia International

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