New Delhi: The ninth edition of Aero India, a biennial air show, will be held from February 6 to 10 at the Yelahanka Air Force station in Bangalore, with over 53 civil and military aircraft from leading manufacturers and suppliers across the globe participating in the premier air show of Asia.
“I hope it will be bigger show compared to earlier editions. We are getting support from various stakeholders and I expect good response to the show,” Secretary (Defence Production) R.K. Mathur said at a press conference in New Delhi on Monday.
Mr. Mathur said that China has also been invited to the show but a confirmation has not been received yet. He said that more confirmations were expected. “We expect the number to be higher than the last year,’’ he added. Aero India-2011 had featured 63 aircrafts. He said of the aircraft participating, 55 per cent were civilian. As many as 27 countries will be participating in the show.
He said the aero show provides an ideal window of opportunity to companies to not only network with Indian industries but also benefit from the sharing of expertise in research and development and product support with other global players. “The show has its own merits for development of defence industry in the country,’’ he said.
21/01/13 Vinay Kumar/The Hindu
