Aero India 2011: India's biggest Air Show

Aero India 2011: India's biggest air show kicked off in Bangalore's Yelehanka air base with a spectacular fly-past and breathtaking aerobatic formations by the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet of aircraft and helicopters. Catch some astounding moments here.

Feb 09, 2011 14:39 IST

India's biggest air show kicked off in Bangalore's Yelehanka air base with a spectacular fly-past and breathtaking aerobatic formations by the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet of aircraft and helicopters. Catch some astounding moments here.

Aero India 2011 is the largest ever being held in South Asia, with about 675 exhibitors, including 380 from 29 countries and 295 domestic firms, showcasing their latest aerospace technologies and products for Indian and international markets.
Global aeronautical companies laid out their stalls February 9 in one of the world's hottest aviation markets, looking for a share of billions of dollars in Indian military and civilian contracts.
The five day event is being organised by the defence ministry in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

India's indigenous and world's smallest light-weight combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas in an arrow formation and aerobatics was the star attraction at the inaugural event for the fighter's agility and maneuverability.
Indian Air Force Sukhoi SU-30MKI fighter aircraft fly in formation.
Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft fly in formation.

Paratroopers perform during the inauguration of Aero India 2011. (PTI Photo)
A Rafael Aircraft flying past. (PTI Photo)
IAF's Suryakiran aerobatic team performs during the Aero India 2011. (PTI Photo)

Jaguar aircrafts make a formation. (PTI Photo)
IAF's Suryakiran aerobatic team performs during the Aero India 2011 in Bangalore. (PTI Photo)
India paratroopers perform during the inauguration of Aero India 2011. (PTI Photo)
Light Combat Aircrafts make a formation during the Aero India 2011 in Bangalore.(PTI Photo)
Union Defence Minister A K Antony along with MOS MM Pallam Raju and defence officials, sitting in a battery-operated car, taking a round of stalls at an exhibition after the inauguration of Aero India 2011. (PTI Photo)
Union Defence Minister A K Antony shakes hands with foreign delegates during the inauguration of Aero India 2011. (PTI Photo)
In this picture, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata during the inauguration of Aero India 2011, India's biggest air show, at Yelahanka Air base in Bangalore in Bangalore on Wednesday.(PTI Photo)
Union Defence Minister A K Antony during the inauguration of Aero India 2011.(PTI Photo)