Reporter's Diary

The Biennial Aero India was a five day event opening from 11th February. The biggest air show of the South Asia attracted more than 550 firms participating from across the globe. For the citizens and guests of Bengaluru, the splendid manoeuvres of fighter aircrafts was a breath- taking experience. GCC World correspondent Rahul Devnath, provides a glimpse of the happening.

	SARANG Aerobatic Team
	The SARANG aerobatic team consist of four Advance Light Helicopters, Dhruv, manufactured indigenously by HAL. SARANG team is one of the few of its kind in the world.

	LCA –Tejas
	The Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas was a star attraction at the show. Being developed indigenously, the aircraft boasts of full composite air frame and carries a variety of ordnance. Still under development LCA is the mirror of Indian military technology.

	Boeing F/A-18 Super hornet
	American F/ A-18, is a major competition in 126 MRCA deal for the IAF. Made by Boeing, it’s one of the most lethal aircraft in USAF’s inventory today.

	Air to Air Refuelling
	A pair of Mirage-2000 and a IL-78MKI, displayed the IAF’s force multiplier capability.

	Surya Kiran
	The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team or SKAT is the flag bearer of Indian Air Force. The team usually consist of 9 Kiran MKII aircraft manufactured indigenously by HAL. The team has performed at various places in India and across the globe.