Important Facts For Prelims
Aero India
- 30 Apr 2020
- 1 min read
Why in News
Recently, the Ministry of Defence has announced that the 13th edition of Aero India will be held from February 3 to 7, 2021 at Air Force Station Yelahanka (Karnataka).
Key Points
- Aero India is a biennial international military and civil airshow.
- It is a premier event that draws international and Indian military and civil aircraft makers, their support industries, military brass and government dignitaries, and business visitors.
- The Yelahanka air base, about 30 km from the city centre Bangluru has been hosting the air show in February since it was started in 1996.
- The 2021 Aero India will be organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence.
- In 2019 it was organised by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).
Defence Exhibition Organisation
- It is an autonomous organisation of the Indian Government established in 1981.
- The organisation was established to promote export potential of the Indian defence industry.
- The agency is responsible for organising international exhibitions such as DEFEXPO and Indian participation at overseas exhibitions.
