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PM Modi inaugurates five-day event Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the 14th edition of Asia's largest aero show -- Aero India 2023 - in Bengaluru

Biggest Aero India set to take off in Bengaluru with self-reliance pitch

PM Modi to inaugurate expo in Bengaluru today; 809 companies, including 699 Indian, among exhibitors

India, US strengthening ties on critical technologies: Ambassador Jones

Jones, who heads the US delegation at Aero India event said the two nations are working to address climate change; improve global health, prepare for new pandemics among other things

Indigenous aircraft ALH Mk III to participate fly past in Aero India

The indigenous aircraft, ALH Mk III, and Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P-8I would participate in the fly past and static display, respectively, during the upcoming Aero India event

Aero India-2023 set to dazzle enthusiasts with sorties, mid-air formations

The five-day biennial Aero India show starting from February 13 in Bengaluru appears set to dazzle the enthusiasts with sorties, aerobatic performances and mid-air formations. According to Aero India's official website, 807 exhibitors including 109 from abroad have confirmed their participation at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka. Defence officials said many fighter aircraft and helicopters will perform during the aerospace and defence exhibition, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. There will be an India Pavilion at the Aero India show, which is based on Fixed Wing Platform theme to showcase India's growth in the area. India's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, a single engine, light weight, highly agile, multi-role supersonic fighter, will be at the centre stage of India Pavilion. Apart from aerobatic performances, there will also be discussions and seminars during the show. Various aviation companies and component manufacturers will also display t

India's long endurance UAV to make flying debut at Aero India Show

The DRDO-developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance class unmanned aerial vehicle TAPAS-BH (Tactical Aerial Platform for Advanced Surveillance - Beyond Horizon) will make its flying debut at 'Aero India' here next week. The TAPAS-BH will showcase its capabilities and there will be static as well aerial displays on the business days of the five-day aerospace and defence exhibition which starts on February 13, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said. "TAPAS is DRDO's solution to the tri services ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) requirements. The UAV is capable of operating at altitudes up to 28000 feet, with an endurance of 18 plus hours," according to DRDO. TAPAS-BH, which would make its first public flight, can carry a variety of payloads up to a maximum of 350 kg, DRDO officials said. Meanwhile, DRDO said with an endeavour to integrate various stakeholders of the defence R&D ecosystem in the country, it has planned an .

Russia to display Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter at Aero India air show

The Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter jet, the Checkmate light tactical fighter and Orlan-30 drones will be among 200 types of the most advanced Russian-made armaments and military hardware that will be displayed at the upcoming Aero India 2023 international air show, Russia's state arms seller said on Thursday. The 14th edition of the biennial air show would be held at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka in Bengaluru from February 13-17. "Rosoboronexport will feature about 200 types of the most advanced Russian-made armaments and military hardware, including the Su-57E top-notch fifth-generation multirole fighter and the Checkmate light tactical aircraft," state-run TASS news agency reported, citing a statement from the company. It would also display the Il-76MD-90A (E) military transport plane, the Il-78MK-90A aerial refueling tanker, the Su-35 and Su-30SME fighters and the MiG-35D multirole frontline fighter. In addition, Rosoboronexport will present the Ka-226T light utility ...

Aero India: Flight operations at B'luru airport to be impacted for 10 days

The Bengaluru airport flight operation would be closed for rehearsals between 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on February 8. On February 12 it will remain closed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the same reason

Rajnath reviews preparations for Aero India; 731 exhibitors registered

The upcoming Aero India exhibition in Bengaluru will not only display the country's growing prowess in the aerospace sector but will also demonstrate the rise of a strong and self-reliant "New India", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. The 14th edition of Aero India, billed as Asia's largest aerospace exhibition, will be held in Bengaluru from February 13 to 17. Singh made the remarks while chairing a high-level meeting where he reviewed the preparations for the mega exhibition. Officials said 731 exhibitors have registered for the event so far. "The five-day event on the theme 'the runway to a billion opportunities' will be the largest-ever aero show organised at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in a total area of around 35,000 sq metres," the defence ministry said. It said Singh exhorted all the stakeholders to ensure "foolproof" arrangements for the participants. "He said Aero India 2023 will not just be an event, but a display of the growing prowess of the defence &

Aero India this year will be biggest airshow: K'taka CM Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said the 14th edition of Aero India that would be held in Bengaluru from February 13-17, will be the "biggest airshow" with highest participation. The Chief Minister virtually attended the 'Apex Committee' meeting to review the preparations for the event chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. "This is going to be the biggest airshow with the highest participation. There will be a large number of participation from delegates, aerospace and defence industry leaders, also companies," Bommai said. Speaking to reporters after attending the virtual meeting from here, he said, "there will be India pavilion, Karnataka pavilion and a large exhibition of aerospace companies. Also there will be aerial displays by aircrafts, and the public will also be getting an opportunity to witness it. The Prime Minister will be inaugurating this mega airshow." The biennial airshow would be held at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka in ...

Indian space business: An exciting field or a bubble about to burst?

There are plenty of challenges however before the scale is achieved, and not necessarily related to launches. There is a vast unmet insurance requirement

Aero India 2021 in pictures: Defence technologies, jets on display

The India's premier aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2021 takes off on Wednesday amidst the Covid-19 pandemic with buzz around "AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan" and "Make in India" push

Aero India 2021 to be hybrid show, negative Covid-19 report mandatory

According to organisers, the 2021 edition will be held on an indigenously developed virtual exhibition platform on a hybrid model

Airbus, Thales to showcase their technology at Aero India 2021 exhibition

Airbus and Thales will showcase their advanced technologies and platforms at Aero India 2021 exhibition that would be held in Bengaluru between February 3-5. Paris-based Thales said in a press release that it would bring AirMaster C, the latest addition to its family of airborne surveillance radars, to the biennial event for the first time. The company said it will also showcase SYNAPS software defined radios, armaments, small arms, counter-drone measures and STARStreak missile system at the exhibition. Thales will also display target acquisition system TALIOS. Since its inception in 1996, Bengaluru has been hosting the biennial event. Airbus said in a press release that it will display scale models of C295 medium transport aircraft and A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at Aero India 2021. The aerospace giant mentioned it will also display scale models of H225M multi role helicopter and AS565MBe Panther helicopter. At the exhibition, a section will be dedicated to highlig

Fewer flying displays as Covid-19 pandemic curbs Aero India 2021

The show website indicates that only 75 foreign firms are participating this year, compared to 165 companies that attended the previous edition of the biennial air show in 2019

Aviators put up dazzling display of flying skills at Aero India Show 2019

Themed as 'The Runway to a Billion Opportunities', the expo will see participation of 136 companies from 20 countries

Aero India show: 2 Suryakiran jets crash during rehearsal, 1 pilot dead

Both the pilots ejected to safety, Additional commissioner of Police (East) Seemanth Kumar Singh said

Aero India show: A political storm seems to be brewing in Karnataka

Bharatiya Janata Party has said no decision had been taken on shifting the event out of Bengaluru