Aero India 2023 will have multiple fighter jets on display. The aircrafts in the defense sector expected to get most attention are Dassault Rafale M, Lockheed Martin F-21, Sukhoi Su-57, LCA Tejas, and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet.
11/02/23 ZeeNews
Showing posts with label Aero India 2023. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aero India 2023. Show all posts
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Aero India show: Spectacular show in the air, frustration on the ground as huge turnout for dress rehearsal brings traffic to a standstill
Saturday witnessed contrasting shows on the ground and in the air in the city during the full dress rehearsal of the 14th Aero India show, which is scheduled to take wings here on Monday. The nearly 20-km stretch between Bengaluru city to Yelahanka Airforce station witnessed unprecedented traffic snarls as visitors to the rehearsal for the Aero show as well as regular commuters on the route had to wait or inch forward.
Traffic Police sources said the main bottleneck was the stretch between Yelahanka and the Air Force station which was close to seven kilometers.
People stuck in traffic blamed "poor traffic management" and some others wondered "if this is the condition for the rehearsal day, what can we expect when the actual event starts on Monday. Even the PM is coming on Monday, how do we get in."
Gopi Krishna, a student visitor to the Aero India Show rehearsal said, "I have been waiting for two hours actually. I live only five kilometres from here but I am in the traffic for two hours. I don't know why this is happening. They are not managing the traffic properly."
Even as the aero show began precisely at 9.30 am, visitors were seen waiting in long traffic snarls for about an hour after.
Traffic began to ease later and visitors as well as commuters subsequently made their way to their respective destinations after the peak hour delay.
Senior traffic police officers were not reachable for a comment on the measures taken to ease traffic on the route in the coming days.
11/02/23 PTI/Economic Times
Friday, February 10, 2023
India’s first indigenous advanced drone to debut during Aero India next week
New Delhi: Next week will mark the public debut of India's first indigenous advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for strategic reconnaissance and surveillance. By June or July, a second indigenous weaponized drone is also expected to conduct its first flight test.
The DRDO-developed Tapas-BH (tactical aerial platform for advanced surveillance-beyond horizon) drone will stream live the aerial and static exhibition of several aircraft during the Aero-India show in Bengaluru. Thus far, over 180 flights have been recorded on Tapas-BH.
“Tapas-BH will showcase its capabilities, which includes operating at altitudes up to 28,000-feet with an endurance of over 18 hours. The medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) is DRDO’s solution for ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance) requirements of the Army, IAF and Navy,” as per a defence ministry official quoted by TOI.
The Rustom-2 drone, also known as Tapas-BH, has a 20.6-metre wing span, a top speed of 225 kmph, and "a command range" of 1,000 km via satellite-based communication. The military forces are currently preparing to conduct a formal user-trial evaluation of the UAV, which can fly at night as well.
Then, according to a source, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Bharat Electronics, and other companies might start mass producing it.
According to reports, the smart anti-airfield weapon (SAAW) and anti-tank guided missile-capable Archer-NG (next generation) armed drone would undergo its first flight test between June and July.
10/02/23 Anurakti Sharma/Times Now
Aero India 2023: Bangalore all set to host Asia's biggest air show from Feb 13 to 17
Bengaluru: Bangalore are you ready for the biggest air show? From February 13–17, the eagerly anticipated Aero India 2023 will be held at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The biennial airshow would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi.
Since 1996, Bengaluru has successfully hosted 13 versions of the famous aerospace exhibition Aero India. Participants in the event will include world leaders, significant aerospace investors, and think tanks from all around the world.
Exhibitors would only be allowed entry with badges, and genuine attendees would only be admitted with invitation tickets, badges, tickets, or QR codes provided by the organisers. Any other invitation or ticket would not be accepted.
The information for the badges shall be submitted online by the exhibitors at http://www.aeroindia.gov.in. On this website, business visitors can register online. After providing their information and receiving clearance, visitors can make an online payment for the online registration according to the listed fees. The E-ticket will be given after the organisers have received the payment.
Each exhibiting company will be granted passes (single entry & 01-day validity) as stated in the document thereof on complimentary basis for distribution to their prospective visitors / customers. The invitation will be valid for the Exhibition duration.
Three different types of tourist tickets are offered. Air display viewing area (ADVA) tickets, general visitor tickets, and business visitor tickets are all available. A single day and a single admission are permitted with the General and ADVA ticket. The Business ones, however, are acceptable for numerous entries on a single day.
10/02/23 Saumya Mishra/Times Now
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Bengaluru civic body lifts curbs on non-veg hotels near Aero India; meat sale still banned
Bengaluru: Brihat Bengaluru Maha Nagarpalike (BBMP) on Saturday loosened the rules after only a few days of enforcing a blanket ban on the sale of meat and a prohibition on hotels serving non-vegetarian cuisine within a 10-kilometre radius of Yelahanka Air Force Station for the aero show, TOI reported.
Non-vegetarian hotels are now permitted to remain open throughout the performance as long as they properly dispose of their animal waste in a scientific manner.
The civic organisation had mandated restrictions on the operation of non-vegetarian hotels and the sale of beef, chicken, and fish from January 30 to February 20.
The Palike claimed that the prohibition was necessary to ensure the safe and successful operation of Aero India 2023 because meat attracts birds, particularly large ones like kites, which raises the risk of bird strikes (collision of birds with aircraft).
However, many residents strongly opposed the ban on non-vegetarian meals and expressed their outrage. The Indian Air Force received numerous complaints, according to sources in the defence ministry.
The aerospace safety and inspection officer from Yelahanka Air Force Station subsequently brought up the matter with BBMP representatives and talked about the issue's potential effects on the general public and livelihood.
05/02/23 Anurakti Sharma/Times Now
Saturday, February 04, 2023
Lockheed Martin to display F-21 jet, other platforms at Aero-India 2023
US defence major Lockheed Martin will showcase its F-21 fighter jet, S-92 multi-role helicopter, MH-60R Romeo multi-mission chopper and anti-tank weapon Javelin, among others, at the upcoming Aero-India exhibition in Bengaluru. The 14th edition of Aero-India, known as Asia's largest aerospace exhibition, will be held at Bengaluru in Karnataka from February 13 to 17.
Almost all leading aerospace companies around the world are expected to attend the event at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, in a total area of around 35,000 sq metres. Lockheed Martin has been pitching its F-21 aircraft as the best option in the Indian Air Force's hunt for 114 combat jets.
The company said it will showcase its vast range of advanced defence capabilities and solutions at Aero-India and the exhibits will include the F-21 fighter aircraft, C-130J transport aircraft, MH-60R 'Romeo' multi-mission helicopter, Javelin weapon system, and S-92 multi-role helicopter, among others.
"We are excited to participate at Aero-India 2023 to showcase our advanced capabilities and address our customers' biggest challenges for the 21st century," William Blair, chief executive, Lockheed Martin India Private Ltd said.
The top executive said Lockheed's focus in the country would be to create opportunities for the local industry to feed into the global supply chain and manufacture in "India, for India and for the world".
"We continue to strengthen and grow our presence and partnerships in India for strategic security and greater self-reliance in the defence sector," he said.
04/02/23 PTI/Economic Times
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Aero India 2023 To Showcase Indigenous Aviation Assets Amid Push For Self-reliance
The Indian Government’s Defence Exhibition Organisation is all set to hold the 14th edition of the biennial air show and aviation exhibition called ‘Aero India 2023’. The show is scheduled to be held in February for a duration of four days from February 13 to February 17 at Bengaluru’s Yelhanka Air Force Station. Notably, amid a push toward achieving self-reliance in the defence sector, Aero India 2023 is set to exhibit various indigenous developments undertaken by aviation as well as the defence sector of the country.
As per a press release by the Indian Ministry of Defence, the five-day event will include a major trade exhibition of the aerospace and defence industries in addition to an aerial display by the Indian Air Force. A significant factor in the latest edition of the exhibition will be the participation of think tanks beside global leaders and big investors in the aerospace industry. Notably, Aero India 2023 will play a major role in furthering the scope of achieving self-reliance or ‘Atmanirbharta’ under the Make in India initiative.
The biennial aviation exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the exchange of ideas, information and new developments in the aviation industry. Furthermore, the scope of enhancement in the domestic aviation industry gets a boost. According to the press release, up to 731 exhibitors have registered for the event. Meanwhile, more than 540 exhibitors participated in Aero India 2021. Out of the registered exhibitors, 633 are domestic while 98 are foreign exhibitors.
Notably, organised on the theme ‘The runway to a billion opportunities’, Aero India 2023 is expected to be “the largest-ever aero show organised at Air Force Station, Yelahanka,” the MoD stated. Among the notable events on the sidelines of the exhibition is the Defence Ministers’ Conclave themed ‘Shared Prosperity Through Enhanced Engagement in Defence (SPEED)’, and a CEOs Roundtable conference.
31/01/23 Yuvraj Tyagi/Republicworld
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Aero India 2023 To Showcase Indigenous Aviation Assets Amid Push For Self-reliance
The Indian Government’s Defence Exhibition Organisation is all set to hold the 14th edition of the biennial air show and aviation exhibition called ‘Aero India 2023’. The show is scheduled to be held in February for a duration of four days from February 13 to February 17 at Bengaluru’s Yelhanka Air Force Station. Notably, amid a push toward achieving self-reliance in the defence sector, Aero India 2023 is set to exhibit various indigenous developments undertaken by aviation as well as the defence sector of the country.
As per a press release by the Indian Ministry of Defence, the five-day event will include a major trade exhibition of the aerospace and defence industries in addition to an aerial display by the Indian Air Force. A significant factor in the latest edition of the exhibition will be the participation of think tanks beside global leaders and big investors in the aerospace industry. Notably, Aero India 2023 will play a major role in furthering the scope of achieving self-reliance or ‘Atmanirbharta’ under the Make in India initiative.
The biennial aviation exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the exchange of ideas, information and new developments in the aviation industry. Furthermore, the scope of enhancement in the domestic aviation industry gets a boost. According to the press release, up to 731 exhibitors have registered for the event. Meanwhile, more than 540 exhibitors participated in Aero India 2021. Out of the registered exhibitors, 633 are domestic while 98 are foreign exhibitors.
Notably, organised on the theme ‘The runway to a billion opportunities’, Aero India 2023 is expected to be “the largest-ever aero show organised at Air Force Station, Yelahanka,” the MoD stated. Among the notable events on the sidelines of the exhibition is the Defence Ministers’ Conclave themed ‘Shared Prosperity Through Enhanced Engagement in Defence (SPEED)’, and a CEOs Roundtable conference.
Meanwhile, various MoUs are expected to be signed under the Manthan start-up event and the Bandhan ceremony. Aero India 2023 will showcase a paradigm shift bought by the Indian Government in organising such events, including DefExpo. The primary focus of Aero India 2023 is set to be on increasing defence exports and forging partnerships while pursuing the modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces.
31/01/23 Yuvraj Tyagi/Republic World
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Sale of meat, non-veg food banned within 10 km of Bengaluru Aero India Show
The Bengaluru civic body has issued a notice prohibiting the sale of non-vegetarian dishes within 10 km of the Yelahanka Air Force Station in view of the Aero India 2023.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued a notice to restaurants and proprietors of meat stalls near the Yelahanka Air Force Station to stop the sale of meat and non-vegetarian dishes from January 30 to February 20.
"It is intimated that, Aero India-2023 show is scheduled to be held at Air force station Yelahanka from 13.02.2023 to 17.02.2023. On account of this, it is to the notice of general public and Proprietors of meat stalls, Non-vegetarian hotels/Restaurants for closure of all meat/chicken/fish shops and prohibition on serving/sale of Non- vegetarian dishes within 10 km radius of Air Force station Yelahanka from 30th January 2023 to 20th February 2023." the notice stated.
"Any violation of this will attract punishment under BBMP act 2020 and Indian Aircraft rules 1937 rule 91," the notice added.
According to the BBMP officials, the decision was taken as the non-vegetarian food littered in public places attract lots of scavenger birds, especially kites, which could cause mid-air mishaps.
28/01/23 ANI/Business Standard
