Boeing announces winners of 8th national aeromodelling competition

Around 2,200 students participated in the annual Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition. Arshad Khan from Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, was declared winner of the competition. 

Boeing announced the winners of the eighth annual Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition in India today (May 3, 2023). This year’s competition attracted close to 2200 students across India and saw a two-fold increase in participation across zonal and national rounds. 

As many as 39 finalists from 12 teams were selected for the finale held at the RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru. Arshad Khan from Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, was declared winner of the competition. 

“This National Aeromodelling Competition provides an excellent platform for young aviation and technology enthusiasts to present their creativity, and engineering and design skills. It is a testament to our commitment to encourage engineering talent to pursue careers in aerospace and defence in India,” said Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India.  

“Aeromodelling competition plays a crucial role in the aerospace sector. It brings fresh perspectives, new ideas, and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking. With the aerospace industry constantly evolving, student innovation can be a driving force in the development of new technologies and sustainable solutions.” said Ahmed Elsherbini, managing director, Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center, and chief engineer, Boeing India. 

The zonal rounds of the competition were held at IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Madras. The top three teams from each zone then travelled to Bengaluru for the finale. 

The Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition for students in India is sponsored by Boeing, and conducted in association with IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and RV College of Engineering. The competition started as an annual event in 2013 to provide a nationwide platform for students who have keen interest in aerospace engineering and related fields. The competition allows them to demonstrate their skills and creativity in designing, building, and flying fixed-wing aircraft models of different types and sizes. 

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