Monday, February 9, 2009
With just two days left for Aero India 2009, the Air Force Station (AFS) Yelahanka, the venue for the country’s biggest aerospace and defence exposition, was abuzz with activity on Sunday both on ground and in air as well.
All fourteen aircraft including those which have flown in from abroad, were seen rehearsing at AFS.
Lockheed Martin’s F-16 which has already got India’s sole gold medalist Abhinav Bindra to co-pilot the aircraft as a guest was the main attraction on Sunday.
A few guests which included officials from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and reporters got a chance to test a lethal fighter jet which is among the contenders for the 126 multimedium role combat aircraft which IAF plans to acquire.
Along with the US Air Force’s F-18, which has arrived in Bangalore, is the Russian Military Federation’s MiG 35 D.
The Russian aircraft with the national flag on and seen rehearsing in the blue skies gave a glimpse of the treat they will give to the audience between February 11 to 14.
The Luftwaffe - German Air Force, was also seen rehearsing as the four Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which will be making its India debut performed a few aerobatic stunts.
The IAF was not far behind as the display teams of the Sarang and Suryakiran performed stunts they are best known for.
BAE Systems will have its biggest-ever presence at Aero India 09. It will be unveiling its Mantis for the first time during the show.
Mantis, a new autonomous Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) being developed by BAE Systems, will be making its international debut. A full-size Mantis and Herti will grace the area outside the BAE Systems pavilion. The UAVs were shipped from the UK.
Final touches were given to the exhibition areas as well and the chalets were being readied.
In total 592 exhibitors will be displaying their products which include 303 international and 289 national exhibitors.
Life-saving seating BAE Systems brings lifesaving aircraft seating to Aero India for the first time.
09/02/09 Hemanth CS/ExpressBuzz
All fourteen aircraft including those which have flown in from abroad, were seen rehearsing at AFS.
Lockheed Martin’s F-16 which has already got India’s sole gold medalist Abhinav Bindra to co-pilot the aircraft as a guest was the main attraction on Sunday.
A few guests which included officials from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and reporters got a chance to test a lethal fighter jet which is among the contenders for the 126 multimedium role combat aircraft which IAF plans to acquire.
Along with the US Air Force’s F-18, which has arrived in Bangalore, is the Russian Military Federation’s MiG 35 D.
The Russian aircraft with the national flag on and seen rehearsing in the blue skies gave a glimpse of the treat they will give to the audience between February 11 to 14.
The Luftwaffe - German Air Force, was also seen rehearsing as the four Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which will be making its India debut performed a few aerobatic stunts.
The IAF was not far behind as the display teams of the Sarang and Suryakiran performed stunts they are best known for.
BAE Systems will have its biggest-ever presence at Aero India 09. It will be unveiling its Mantis for the first time during the show.
Mantis, a new autonomous Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) being developed by BAE Systems, will be making its international debut. A full-size Mantis and Herti will grace the area outside the BAE Systems pavilion. The UAVs were shipped from the UK.
Final touches were given to the exhibition areas as well and the chalets were being readied.
In total 592 exhibitors will be displaying their products which include 303 international and 289 national exhibitors.
Life-saving seating BAE Systems brings lifesaving aircraft seating to Aero India for the first time.
09/02/09 Hemanth CS/ExpressBuzz
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