Top American diplomats including US Ambassador to India Richard Rahul Verma will participate in the Aero India 2015, beginning on Wednesday in Bengaluru, as part of their efforts to promote bilateral defense ties. As many as 64 US companies including lockheed Martin, Boeing, Honeywell, Esterline, Bell, GE Aviation, and Sikorsky are participating in the Aero India 2015. US Ambassador to India Richard Rahul Verma opened the US Pavilion at the Aero India, calling the exhibit “the best of US aviation and defence technology”.
“Airshows like Aero India allow us to demonstrate our commitment to the strategic relationship with key international partners. And in 2015, the strategic relationship the United States has with India is important,” Verma said. “lockheed Martin, Boeing, Honeywell, Esterline, Bell, GE Aviation, and Sikorsky are among the 64 US companies that have set up pavilions at the Aero India show,” a release said.
The US aircraft on display include F-15C Eagles, F-16C Fighting Falcons, KC-135 tanker, C-17 Globemaster III, and P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. According to the release, the continued security cooperation between the US and India will help safeguard against global instability, protect freedom of navigation in the air and sea, combat terrorism and ensure the peaceful resolution of disputes. In tune with the Making India concept, Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds. Breitling Wingwalkers (UK), Scandinavian Air Show, Flying Bulls from Czech Republic and Yakovlevs formation display team from UK and Indian Air Force (IAF)’s “Sarang” team performed jaw dropping stunts. Rafale fighters of French giant Dassault, F16 , C-17 gloabmaster 11 also performed.
The Indian HAl made light Combat Helicopter and lCA Tejus performed to enthrall the audience. The Scandinavian Air Show Team (Sweden), Aero Superbatics limited and Airborne Service limited (both from UK), Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team (Czech Republic) and the Open Sky Jump Team (US Special Forces) also displayed their aerial feats. Wingwalkers from Scandinavian Air Show team and Breitling Wingwalkers of UK made debut in the Indian Skies with the 2015 airshow. 49 countries with over 169 delegation and 328 foreign companies and 295 Indian companies are taking part in aero India 2015.