Kerala Aviation Summit 2025 to begin today

KOCHI: Taking a decisive step in shaping its aviation future, Kerala is hosting its first gathering of industry players. The two-day Kerala Aviation Summit 2025 will commence on Saturday at the Taj Cochin International Airport Hotel, Kochi. It is being jointly organised by Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The summit will serve as a platform to attract investment, foster innovation and lay out the states vision of becoming a global aviation and logistics hub. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will be the chief guest of the inaugural session to be held at 5.30pm. Industries Minister P Rajeeve will preside over the ceremony. Over two days, the summit will host eight panel discussions on critical themes such as drone integration, urban air mobility, and the role of seaplanes and helicopters in strengthening regional connectivity, with experts highlighting transformative opportunities in the sector. Sessions will also explore future-ready passenger services like biometric travel, AI-driven systems, and digital solutions, alongside discussions on cargo expansion, regional airport development, and renewable energy adoption. The second day will focus on tourismaviation linkages and innovations in air cargo logistics. The summit will conclude on Sunday at 12pm. The event comes at a time when the state government has prepared a draft aviation policy, outlining strategies for infrastructure development, regional air connectivity, drone usage, and emerging technologies in air travel. With this policy framework in the background, the summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, airline representatives, technology experts and investors to chart out Keralas aviation roadmap. The chief minister will also inaugurate the new Airport Health Office building at CIAL on Sunday.