The 12th edition of Asia's premier air show 'Aero India-2019' began at Yelahanka air force station in Bengaluru today with 61 metal birds, including HAL's indigenous products Light Combat Aircraft Tejas all set to roar in the city skies. The five-day long biennial event, which will showcase India's air defence prowess, will also act as a platform for aviation companies, the defence sector and government to forge new alliances and contracts.
However, the death of a pilot from Indian Air Force's aerobatic team Surya Kiran during a rehersal on Tuesday has cast its shadow on the show.
Besides the Tejas, the HTT-40 (Basic Trainer Aircraft), first indigenously upgraded Hawk Mk132- named as Hawk-i, Civil Do-228, Advanced Light Helicopter (Rudra), Light Utility Helicopter (LUH),Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) are scheduled to fly in the air show.
Here are the Highlights from Aero India 2019 Bengaluru:
Guess what!
- Aero India 2019 (@AeroIndiashow) February 20, 2019
Yes! It's Rafael
Piercing through the sky with supersonic speed.
Spectacular! Thrilling! Electrifying! @IAF_MCC @drajaykumar_ias @nsitharaman @DrSubhashMoS @DDChandanaNews @DDNational @Indian_Embassy @ANI @SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @sureshpprabhu pic.twitter.com/MYc6shgcym
Smt @nsitharaman arrives at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru to inaugurate the Aero India 2019. She is welcomed by Shri Sanjay Mitra, Defence Secretary, @drajaykumar_ias, Secretary Department of Defence Production and the Tri-services' Chiefs. #AeroIndiaBegins pic.twitter.com/hfGZeOzRSx
- Raksha Mantri (@DefenceMinIndia) February 20, 2019
