Aircraft from IAF put up good show in the absence of foreign aerobatics teams
Curtains came down on the 13th Aero India, the aerospace and defence business exhibition, at Yelahanka Air Force base here on Friday. The show, which saw reduced number of foreign participation, had its focus on indigenisation amidst the pandemic.
The show had about 600 exhibitors, including 78 exhibitors. According to the organisers, the show was watched by over 4.5 lakh virtually and about 20,000 physically.
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (right) greets President Ram Nath Kovind at the valedictory ceremony of Aero India 2021 at Yelahanka Air Force Station on Friday.
India flaunts LCA Tejas at Bengaluru air show
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Wed, Feb 3 2021 13:21 IST |
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Bengaluru: Indian Air Forces aerobatic team Suryakiran performs during rehearsal ahead of AERO India 2021 at Yelahanka Airbase, in Bengaluru on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 (Photo: Dhananjay Yadav/IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Bengaluru, Feb 3 : India on Wednesday showcased its home-grown fighter Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas at the 13th edition of the biennial Aero India 2021, with a spectacular display of its strike capabilities and daring manoeuvres at the Yelahanka air base on the city s outskirts.
Flown by Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter pilot Manish Tolani, the indigenous Tejas demonstrated its prowess and agility through breath-taking aerobatics, including thunderous rapid rolls, vertical Charlie, upside down and angular flying display on the first day of the 3-day air show under Covid cloud.
In Pics: Aero India 2021 - a look at spectacular display of air strike abilities
The highlight of the two-hour-long opening show was the dazzling aerobatics by the IAF s 9 Surya Kiran Hawks and 4 Sarang ALHs Dhruv.
DNA Web Team
Feb 3, 2021, 06:26 PM IST
India on Wednesday showcased its home-grown fighter Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas at the 13th edition of the biennial Aero India 2021, with a spectacular display of its strike capabilities and daring manoeuvres at the Yelahanka air base on Bengaluru s outskirts.
Flown by Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter pilot Manish Tolani, the indigenous Tejas demonstrated its prowess and agility through breath-taking aerobatics, including thunderous rapid rolls, vertical Charlie, upside down and angular flying display on the first day of the 3-day air show under Covid cloud.