AAI and DRIIV Forge Partnership to Propel Indian Aviation Innovation

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and DRIIV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster innovation, enhance safety, and support sustainable growth in Indian aviation. This collaboration aims to engage start-ups in addressing aviation challenges and promote efficiency, safety, and environmentally sustainable practices within the industry.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation (DRIIV) have cemented a historic collaboration with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan. The groundbreaking partnership aims to boost innovation, operational safety, and sustainable growth in India's aviation sector, according to an official statement.

The MoU was signed by Shyamli Haldar, Executive Director of Air Traffic Management at AAI, and Shipra Mishra, CEO and Managing Director of DRIIV. Both organizations expressed a strong commitment to developing a robust ecosystem for start-ups, accelerating the creation of aviation-focused technological solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the industry.

M Suresh, Chairman of AAI, emphasized the importance of this partnership, noting it leverages innovation to ensure safer and more efficient aviation operations. Shipra Mishra highlighted the potential for start-ups to offer innovative solutions. The collaboration will focus on engaging start-ups to address specific challenges, with support from AAI, and aims to position India at the forefront of aviation technology advancements.

(With inputs from agencies.)