A321neo, H160 and VR Training to headline Airbus showcase in Hyderabad

Airbus will present a high-profile showcase at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, featuring aircraft such as the A321neo, A220, H160 helicopter, and H125, which will soon be assembled in Karnataka. The company will also highlight future-ready technology, including the A321XLR and a Virtual Reality Simulator for pilot training.

Hyderabad: Airbus has lined up a high-octane show at Wings India 2026, the premier Indian air show at Begumpet Airport from January 28 to 31.

On static display, visitors can get up close with the heavy hitters of the Airbus stable, including the A321neo, the world’s best-selling large single-aisle aircraft, and the A220, a press release said.

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These will be joined by the H160 helicopter that is redefining helicopter aviation in India and the H125, the world’s most-preferred single-engine and multi-mission workhorse that will now be assembled in India at Vemagal, Karnataka.

At Stand 11 in Hall A, Airbus will highlight its latest fleet additions and future-ready technology through scale models of the twin-engine H145 and the groundbreaking single aisle aircraft, the A321XLR.

The centrepiece of the stand will be the H125 Virtual Reality Simulator. This immersive, new-generation device revolutionises pilot training by providing advanced training solutions.

“India is a market and an industrial base that is significant for Airbus’ success,” said Jürgen Westermeier, President & Managing Director, Airbus India & South Asia.

On the public days, Airbus will host a ‘Meet-and-Greet’ recruitment event at its stand. Company executives will meet candidates for prospective positions in the digital and engineering streams.

The company will be looking for specific skill sets, including Big Data, IoT, avionics software and airframe engineering, the release added.