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From the recently concluded Aero India 2011 show. Two magnificent beauties. One an Angelina Joile – a new entry to the fold, one a Grace Kelly – a timeless beauty which will never fade from our memories. The Indian Air Force is soon expected to finalise an order for the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft with their huge …

Still have about 6,000 photos to sort through. In the mean time, some more opening day photos from Vedant, a Bangalore Aviation photographer. See more of his pictures here. Click on the images for a larger view. The Saab Gripper shows off its moves.The Indian Air Force helicopter demonstration team Sarang performs the dangerous 4 aircraft cross. The sweep diameter …

From camp Aero India. It is 35 deg C in the sun and an achingly slow internet, but some initial pictures for your enjoyment. The Akash Ganga sky-jump team.The HAL built Advanced Light Helicopter leads a commando assault team.The Sepecat Jaguars deep penetration strike aircraft of the Indian Air Force.The air superiority fighter Sukhoi Su-30 MKI.The newly inducted Light Combat …

Two Eurofighter Typhoons of the Italian Air Force (tail numbers 4-5 and 36-23) arrived at the Air Force Station Yelahanka to participate in the 8th edition of the Aero India show. On the ramp at Yelahanka next to the Sukhoi Su30MKI air superiority fighter The Eurofighter is a strong contender for the $10+ billion tender for the Indian Air Force …

The Times of India newspaper published earlier today that Boeing would be bringing its 787 Dreamliner to the Aero India show due to commence next week. Sources at Boeing told Bangalore Aviation that the Times of India story was wrong. The source went on to indicate that Aero India is a defence oriented show and it did not make any …

For the first time in its history Aero India will host a privately owned aerobatics team The Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team. Visitors to the show will be able to enjoy some world famous dare-devilry in the sky. In an exclusive contest and thanks to this team’s owners, Red Bull, two readers of Bangalore Aviation will win tickets to visit the …

New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi international (IGI) airport will face flight disruptions this week due to Republic Day and Bangalore’s Bengaluru international airport (BIA) will face disruptions in early February due to the Aero India 2011 show. With India celebrating Republic Day on 26 January, flight operations in Delhi will be shut down: Between 0700-1230 hours and 1400-1830 hours on 26 …

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The Aero India 2009 continues to draw large crowds, and for today and tomorrow, a huge crush of footfalls is expected. Aerial displays in the morning and afternoon sessions are as spectacular and breathtaking as in any major air show held worldwide. While the public focusses on the magnificent flying machines and their daredevil pilots, they remain blissfully unaware of …

More sneak pictures (courtesy Karatecatman) of the preparations at Air Force Station Yelahanka for Aero india 2009. Enjoy. Can you guess the aircraft ?

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), is readying to hand over its first competitively won contract of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), the Dhruv. HAL won an order for 7 helicopters from Ecuador beating out global heavyweights like Eurocopter, on performance and and a price of just $7 million per helicopter. Dhruv ALH in peacock livery of the Indian Air Force Sarang …

Some sneak pictures of the ongoing preparations and arrivals at Aero India 2009,which will start February 11th at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bangalore. Thanks Karatecatman.