Asia's premier air show "Aero India 2015" was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, 18 February at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
The 10th edition of the aero show is based on the theme 'Make in India'.
"We are focusing on developing India's defence industry with a sense of mission. This is why it is at the heart of Make in India programme," the PM said during the event.
The event from 18 - 22 February will see flying skills of more than 15 teams and 23 aircrafts twice for the next 2 days.
Some of the major attractions at the event include Indian Air Force Sarang Team and air display teams from UK, Czech Republic and Sweden.
The event is also attended by Governor Vajubhai R. Vala, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, among others.
Watch the video and photos of the event below:
Here are some more photos from Aero India 2015. pic.twitter.com/zD0xSilMsI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-38 pic.twitter.com/LSm0MCNitb
— Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-37 pic.twitter.com/0OtPAruc0N — Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-32 pic.twitter.com/LNRkUV8jfJ
— Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-26 pic.twitter.com/1ttn6CRjbo — Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-24 pic.twitter.com/00Pq4ygQSn
— Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-18 pic.twitter.com/SWneFrn9AC — Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-11 pic.twitter.com/6vv0vecL83
— Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-28 pic.twitter.com/1SsZ5QRV0W — Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
The Flying Bulls at #AeroIndia2015 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/pxKVOWWVf6
— Sitanshu Kar (@SpokespersonMoD) February 17, 2015
Is that a heart that was just made ? #AeroIndia2015 pic.twitter.com/abBiHTDqPr
— Aero India 2015 (@aeroindia2015) February 18, 2015
2 indigenous creations:Light Combat Aircraft & Light Combat Helicopter showcasing India's techn'l leap #AeroIndia2015 pic.twitter.com/gyqPSqgbHZ
— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 18, 2015
India's own Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Rudra performs maneuvers at #AeroIndia2015 @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/2JwmbrK4hT
— Pranav Kulkarni (@PranavKulkarni) February 18, 2015
Warm day in Bengaluru. A perfect day for flying. Glistening flightline at #AeroIndia2015 pic.twitter.com/1hrWKsuyms
— Livefist (@livefist) February 18, 2015
Working in partnership with India since 1933, Rolls-Royce is set for the 10th #AeroIndia2015 http://t.co/1YpaM3gKqN pic.twitter.com/ZNd9QwDRgk
— Rolls-Royce (@rollsroyce) February 18, 2015
#AeroIndia2015 India's Light Combat Helicopter #LCH maneuvering during the inaugural show pic.twitter.com/aHVMO2rZTj
— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 18, 2015
PM @narendramodi meets the indegenously developed LCA Tejas at #AeroIndia2015 in Yelahanka Air Force Station pic.twitter.com/SzwqOWLmHQ
— CNN-IBN News (@ibnlive) February 18, 2015
"@rahuldevnath: Don't miss the breathtaking @aerosuperbatics Breitling Wingwalkers at #AeroIndia2015 pic.twitter.com/HKN8AEeTsr"
— meenabhatia (@meenabhatia) February 18, 2015
PIB_India: #UHF #AeroIndia2015 Flying Bulls is a European Aerobatics team based in Czech Republic famous for its n... pic.twitter.com/JxuQESyTM7
— Chandra Kant #UHF (@chandu532) February 17, 2015
#AeroIndia2015 : IAF'S Sarang Helicopter Display Team To Set Hearts Flutter http://t.co/9TUz2Fvqfj pic.twitter.com/vs7bIKlWLY
— Chindits (@Chinditsdefence) February 17, 2015
If you are wondering what India's Light Combat Helicopter can do, here's the answer! #AeroIndia2015pic.twitter.com/2VMiMM7oqc
— CNN-IBN News (@ibnlive) February 18, 2015
#PlaneCarniva Snapshots from AFS Yelahanka | Photo: #SKYMAN | Pic-2 pic.twitter.com/SD6WrkROM4
— Anantha Krishnan M (@writetake) February 18, 2015
