Aero India 2017: Breathtaking display by military aircrafts and aerobatic teams - See Pics

Bengaluru: The Indian Air Force base in Yelahanka is hosting India’s largest aerospace and defence expo from February 14 to 18.  

Billed as Asia's premier air show, the biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition - Aero India 2017 was inaugurated by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

A total of 549 companies are taking part in the event, of which 270 are Indian and 279 foreign. 

Mi-17 helicopters, indigenously built HAL products comprising Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) flanked by Cheetal helicopter, Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), formation comprising Dornier Do 228, Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, HTT-40 (Basic Trainer Aircraft) and Hawk and others have been showcased at the event by India.

Following are some of the photos of the thrilling manoeuvres by military aircraft and aerobatic teams (courtesy - @SpokespersonMoD) -

Three Mi-17 Helicopters flypast carrying the Indian, Air Force and Aero India flags at the inaugural ceremony of #AeroIndia2017 #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/quQBMZiPPV — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 14, 2017

The #HAL Make In India Ensemble flypast during #AeroIndia2017 inaugural at #yelahanka Air Force Station #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/VJ7TTYGT2j — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 14, 2017

#LCA #Tejas takes off for aerobatic display at #AeroIndia2017 inaugural #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/iF5TZVHFlv — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 14, 2017

#SKAT Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team in action during aerobatic display at #AeroIndia2017 inaugural #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/64jl4R7Anq — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 14, 2017

USA's F-16 Falcon steers through the clouds showcasing an amazing display at #AeroIndia2017 inaugural #Bengaluru . Pic courtesy GuruDutt pic.twitter.com/EOA8sXVC3z — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 14, 2017

#AeroIndia2017 French #Rafale zooms through the sky mesmerizing the spectators at #yelahanka Air Force Station #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/lpYpwjOoMO — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 14, 2017

#AeroIndia2017 #Su30MkI zooms through the sky at #yelahanka Air Force Station #Bengaluru .Pic courtesy @satbasani pic.twitter.com/TckUwvA1Si

— DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 15, 2017

#LCA #Tejas Trainers in a paired take off at #AeroIndia2017 in #yelahanka Air Force Station #Bengaluru . Pic courtesy Rakesh Mangaraj pic.twitter.com/xB34xWTwPJ — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 15, 2017

#HAL #LCH multirole combat helicopter displaying aerobatics at #AeroIndia2017 pic.twitter.com/5MlEU2HwWM — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 15, 2017

#AeroIndia2017 #LCA #Tejas strides through the sky at #yelahanka Air Force Station #Bengaluru . Pic by Rakesh Mangaraj pic.twitter.com/AEJIaP4yQ7 — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 16, 2017

The upgraded Jaguar DARIN III with its armament on display at #AeroIndia2017 #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/ZZLy6T7qon

— DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 16, 2017

JAS 39 #gripen tears through the sky in an inverted flight at #AeroIndia2017 #Bengaluru .Pic by Guru Dutt pic.twitter.com/NkQTHclIga — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 16, 2017

Akash Missile on a static display at #AeroIndia2017 in #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/xLyPZjBhhg — DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) February 16, 2017