The Aero India 2023 airshow has concluded, with a spectacular final performance by aircraft and helicopters in front of a packed audience on Friday,February 17, 2023. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the event was the largest ever, featuring participation from 98 countries since the airshow started in Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event on February 13 at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka, organised in an area of around 35,000 square meters. The first three days of the show were business days, with significant events like the Defence Ministers’ Conclave, the CEOs Round Table, the Manthan start-up event, and the Bandhan ceremony. The last two days:16-17 Feb 2023 were open to the public, with aerial displays as the highlight,and the spectators were enthralled/ kids were transfixed with the Aerobatics/stunt flying performed by those "MAGNIFICENT MEN in their FLYING MACHINES"
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| "Yours Truly" at the Inauguration of AeroIndia2023 by Prime Minister NARENDRA MODI at IAF Airbase/AFS Yelahanka on Day 1(13 Feb ) in NAMMA BENGALURU: In background:"SKAT"SURYAKIRAN Aircraft[Hawk BAE-132,Manufactured by HAL-under licence from British Aerospace Engg;U.K)]taxiing towards Take-off point(West end of Runway) |
The event saw the participation of 809 defence companies, including Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups, showcasing their technologies. The Bandhan event, held on February 15, aimed to forge and renew partnerships between business entities. The event witnessed the forging of 266 partnerships, including 201 MoUs, 53 major announcements, nine product launches, and three Transfers of Technology (ToT), worth around Rs 80,000 crores. Defence Ministers of 32 countries, air chiefs of 29 countries, and 73 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of global and Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) attended the event. The CEOs’ Round Table on the sidelines of the airshow witnessed the participation of officials, delegates, and global CEOs from 26 countries, including Boeing, Lockheed, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), General Atomics, Liebherr Group, Raytheon Technologies, and Safran.
The airshow featured a range of aircraft, including the LCA-Tejas, HTT-40, Dornier DO-228,Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)-all manufactured at HAL in Namma BENGALURU; Rafale, Sukhoi-30 Mk I, B-1,Dakota DC-3, F-16, F-35, Dakota DC-3, Harvard Trainer(HT-2) Surya Kiran(SKAT) aerobatics team and Sarang helicopter display team.
The indigenously designed/built UAV "TAPAS" provided fabulous live Images on the LiVE Video screens: BIRD's EYE-VIEW of all Take-offs/Landings-from above the Tarmac/Airfield
Aero-India: US throws another surprise; B-1B bomber flies in for the show
In this biennial event the US side has thrown some surprises in the form of the F-35 which came from the US Air Force and on day two, the B-1B Lancer arrived.
Two B-1B Lancer heavy bombers arrived and took part in the Flypast/Aerobatics,mesmerizing/thrilling the lively crowds at the ADVA/Chalets/Hangars area..
Major General Julian C Cheater, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary (International Affairs) of the US Air Force said that the B-1B bomber offers flexible options to the combatant commanders and the senior leaders. And also, greater integration with allies and partners through the region for greater interoperability.
According to Rear Admiral Michael Baker, Senior Defence Official and Defence Attaché at the US embassy in New Delhi, “The bombers made the journey from South Dakota to Guam, and then to India just to add another exciting dimension to Aero India 2023.”
Adding, that it was a long mission – travelling from continental US to the Indian Ocean and that it was worth being part of the biggest aero show—hosted by a major defence partner of the US – India.
Major General Julian C Cheater, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary (International Affairs) of the US Air Force said that the B-1B bomber offers flexible options to the combatant commanders and the senior leaders. And also, greater integration with allies and partners through the region for greater interoperability.
According to Rear Admiral Michael Baker, Senior Defence Official and Defence Attaché at the US embassy in New Delhi, “The bombers made the journey from South Dakota to Guam, and then to India just to add another exciting dimension to Aero India 2023.”
Adding, that it was a long mission – travelling from continental US to the Indian Ocean and that it was worth being part of the biggest aero show—hosted by a major defence partner of the US – India.
The supersonic bombers made the journey from their temporary base at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to India to participate in the event, showcasing the strength of the US-India strategic partnership. The B-1B Lancer (also known as `Bone’, (for B-one) considered the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force, carries the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the US Air Force.
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| "Yours Truly"at the AIRBUS Expo stall in front of a scale model of the Airbus A-350. AIR INDIA has ordered a total of 470 Aircraft(250 from AIRBUS & 220 from BOEING): the Biggest order[worth approx 80-85 B US $/Rs 6.4 Lakh Crore]globally in the history of Worldwide Commercial Civil Aviation history ! The order includes 400 single-aisle aircraft (mainly used for domestic travel), split between 140 A320 neos, 70 A321 and 190 Boeing 737 MAXs, and 70 wide-body aircraft (mainly used for international travel) that include 34 A350-1000, 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 10 Boeing 777-9 and six A350-900. Air India’s Chief Commercial and Transformation Officer Nipun Aggarwal said on Thursday that the agreement comprises an option for 370 additional jets, which implies that the cumulative number of ordered jets is 840. Boeing has confirmed that its agreement includes options for 50 more 737 MAXs and 20 787-9s.When finalised, this will be Boeing’s largest order in South Asia. Airbus and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the country’s access to aerospace education and research. This partnership will help develop relevant skills and create a talented workforce that will power the future of the aerospace sector in India. The MoU also emphasises developing, certification, and applying new materials for producing aircraft, engines, and accessories. |
These agreements and launches showcase the potential for growth and development in India’s aerospace sector, promising exciting opportunities for domestic and global players.
AERO INDIA 2023 concluded with resounding SUCCESS,thanks to the hard work/sincere efforts of the People behind the Scenes:Personnel from MoD,DDP;IAF,Navy,Army,Coast Guard;DRDO,ADA,HAL,BEL...
For more info/details,please visit/peruse:
www.aeroindia.gov.in
www.mod.gov.in
www.drdo.gov.in
www.hal-india.co.in
www.lockheedmartin.com
www.boeing.com
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