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14 Feb

Aero India off to high-flying start in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Asia's biennial Aero India premier air show took off in this aerospace hub on Tuesday with a spectacular flying display of fighters and helicopeters in various formations, including breath-taking aerobatics. Being held at the Yelahanka base of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the city's outskirts, the 11th edition of the five-day aerospace and defence event has included civil aviation and airport infrastructure for the first time to showcase products and technologies and unfold opportunities in both the sectors. Fighters of India's indegenous Tejas, Russia's Sukhoi SU-30, Sweden's Gripen, the French Rafale and the US F-16 stole the show with…

14 Feb

Aero India kicks off with Make in India in focus

Bengaluru: With Make in India as its focus, and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar wooing global aerospace firms to make their products in India, Aero India 2017 kicked off here on Tuesday, with a flypast of the indigenous-built LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter, and first ever public display of the Light Utility Helicopter. Parrikar, in his inaugural address, invited aerospace firms to make their products in India, which had opened up the defence sector for foreign direct investment, partnerships, collaborations and joint ventures. "We have an ecosystem for defence manufacturing, with ease of doing business for global firms, a liberalised investment policy…

10 Feb

Over 30 countries to participate in Aero India

Bengaluru: Over 30 countries and 72 aircraft will participate in the Aero India this year, with more than 500 companies and two lakh visitors expected to attend the biennial air show and aviation exhibition. The 11th edition of Aero India will be held from February 14 to 18 at Yelahanka, Bengaluru. An official statement said over 270 Indian companies and 279 foreign firms will take part in the event, which will also have an Indian aerospace investors' meet, a seminar on micro, small and medium enterprises on 'Make in India for Aerospace'. The international exhibitors include the US, France, the UK,…