Aerospace engineering has an incredible future
Aviation Update|August 2020
Dr. Sudhir Joshi (HoD, Aerospace Engineering, UPES) in conversation with the special editor of Aviation Update Ms. Priyanka Choudhury
Ms. Priyanka Choudhury
Aerospace engineering has an incredible future

What current scopes and opportunities do you see in the turfs of Aerospace engineering? Is it a booming field since India is one of the largest markets in civil aviation?

The aviation sector is growing in an exponential form now and India currently ranks as the third-largest in civil aviation market and would soon become first when it comes to domestic flights. When we talk about Aerospace engineering, I would say it is the one field in engineering which has a tremendous future and even though the pandemic situation has affected the sector, we are certain it would revive soon and continue to be a lucrative option.

Almost all the aerospace organizations across the globe like GE, Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce, Pratt and Whitney, Bombardier, etc. have their centre for excellence and design centres in India now. So, the demand for aerospace engineers is increasing day-by-day. Several job opportunities are available in private as well as in government sectors in India. The new avenues like space research, rocket designing, charter services are emerging. Many individuals and organizations are looking for charter services, and that is also helping in evolving the aerospace discipline. In this new era of innovation, the drones’ market is also gaining momentum. In the last few years, demand for aerospace engineering has accentuated, it is creating a good market for related jobs. As a result, many engineering aspirants want to venture into this fascinating world of Aerospace Engineering.

What are the major innovations coming up in the field of Aerospace engineering?

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