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Aero India

Coordinates: 13°08′09″N 77°36′27″E / 13.13583°N 77.60750°E / 13.13583; 77.60750
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Aero India
StatusActive
GenreAir show and Exhibition
DatesFebruary
FrequencyBiennial: Odd years
VenueYelahanka Air Force Station
Location(s)Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Coordinates13°08′09″N 77°36′27″E / 13.13583°N 77.60750°E / 13.13583; 77.60750
CountryIndia
Established1996; 29 years ago (1996)
Most recent2023
Next event2025
Participants731 exhibitors (2023)[1]
Attendance2,75,000 (2011)
Area108,250 sq m (2015)[2]
ActivityAerobatics
Static display
Organised byDefence Exhibition Organisation
Websitewww.aeroindia.gov.in

Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence.[3]

Organisers

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The Ministry of Defence, Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Department of Space, Defence Exhibition Organisation, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and other such organisations organise the Aero India show.[4][5][6][7]

Air shows

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Further information: List of Aero India Editions

The first edition of the air show was held in 1996.[8] Subsequently, the Aero India has emerged as a significant military aviation exhibitions.[citation needed] The Mikoyan MiG-35 and F-16IN Super Viper were unveiled for the first time at the 6th and 7th editions of Aero India respectively.[4][6]

The 15th and the most recent edition of the Aero India will be held from 10 to 14 February 2025. The theme of the event is "The Runway to a Billion Opportunities". While only business visitors will be allowed on the first three days of the event, general public will have a chance to visit and enjoy the air shows on the last two days.[9]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2023 edition will be the largest-ever Aero India, says Defence Minister". The Hindu. 24 January 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  2. ^ "11th International Show on Aerospace, Defence, Civil Aviation, Airport Infrastructure and Defence Engineering". Archived from the original on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  3. ^ Vucetic, Srdjan. "Aero India". Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Global fighter jets scramble for Indian aero showpiece – Page2 – The Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 8 February 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  5. ^ "AeroIndia 2009: International seminar carving a niche for itself". domain-b.com. 4 February 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Search – Global Edition – The New York Times". International Herald Tribune. 29 March 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  7. ^ "defence.professionals". defpro.com. 8 February 2009. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Aeroindia 2025". www.aeroindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 19 January 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  9. ^ Singh, Mayank (6 January 2025). "'The Runway to a Billion Opportunities': Aero India 2025 to be held in Bengaluru from February 10-14". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
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