Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Aero India 2023 in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Thereafter, the program began with an air show in which Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary, Chief of the Indian Air Force, led the Gurukul formation on a flypast. The formation displayed indigenous aircraft.
The formation was led by an LCA SPT aircraft flown by the Air Chief Marshal, accompanied by two Hindustan turbo trainers and two intermediate jet trainers. The LCA SPT was followed by the HAWK-i, while the Hindustan-228 was last. In addition, LCH Prachanda made by HAL also performed stunts in the show.
In addition, the event will promote exports of indigenous aerial platforms such as Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas, HTT-40, Dornier Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).” PMO said in a statement.
#Watch , Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary, Chief of the Air Staff, led the Gurukul formation during the flypast at the opening ceremony. #AeroIndia2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/kenaR0er69– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2023
Aero India 2023 attracted participation from over 80 countries. Around 65 CEOs and ministers from International and Indian OEMs from 30 different countries are expected to participate in Aero India 2023.
Over 800 defense businesses including over 100 international and 700 Indian enterprises participated in the Aero India 2023 show. The event will showcase India’s MSMEs and start-ups developing niche technologies as well as expanding the country’s aerospace and defense capabilities.
Prominent exhibitors at Aero India 2023 include Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Israel Aerospace Industry, BrahMos Aerospace, Army Aviation, HC Robotics, SAAB, Safran, Rolls Royce, Larsen and Toubro, Bharat Forge Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL ) Are included. ), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and BEML Limited. The five-day event will showcase the rise of a strong and self-reliant ‘New India’ by showcasing India’s growth in aerospace and defense capabilities.