‘Aeroplus 2025’ gets under way at Nehru Institutions in Coimbatore

‘Aeroplus 2025’, an initiative to promote aerospace awareness among students and the public, began at the Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences at Kuniyamuthur in the city on August 1, 2025 (Friday).

Organised jointly by institutions under the Nehru Group, including Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nehru Institute of Technology, and Nehru School of Architecture, the exhibition aims to offer a comprehensive overview of advancements in aviation, aerospace, and allied technologies.

The exhibition showcases a wide range of activities and interactive zones designed to engage participants of all age groups. Among the key attractions are live displays with two Cessna aircraft, one Hawker aircraft and a helicopter along with drones, robotics demonstrations, a parade by female aviation cadets, a shooting section with over 10 rifle models, and a simulator-based “Around the World in 80 Minutes” experience.

The event will remain open to school students from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 1 and 2, and to the general public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 3. Entry is free. The exhibition also features a career guidance centre focusing on wide spread opportunities in defence, civil, and high-altitude aviation sectors. Selected participants will be given an opportunity to sit in the cockpit of an aircraft. Competitions, lucky draws, and prizes have been planned to encourage student participation.

The inauguration was presided over by P. Krishnadas, chairman and managing trustee of the Nehru Group of Institutions.

P. Krishnakumar, CEO and secretary, delivered the keynote address, while H. N. Nagaraja, executive director, offered felicitations. Former Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (AM) Rear Admiral V. M. Doss AVSM, VSM (Retd.), and Col CST Swamy, Administrative Officer, NCC Group Headquarters, Coimbatore, were the guests of honour. M.V. Ajay Thangam, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kuniyamuthur Range), P. R. Balaji, college dean, and A. Rameshbabu, training manager and coordinator of ‘Aeroplus 2025’, were present.