Bengaluru gears up for Aero India 2025 – Everything you need to know about Asia’s biggest airshow!

Bengaluru: Aero India 2025, the 15th edition of Asia's premier aerospace and defense exhibition, is scheduled to take place from February 10 to 14, 2025, at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Themed "The Runway to a Billion Opportunities," the event aims to foster partnerships between Indian and international firms, accelerating the indigenization process and exploring new avenues in the global aerospace value chain.

Event Highlights

Business and Public Days: The first three days (February 10–12) are designated as business days, focusing on industry engagements. The final two days (February 13–14) are open to the public, featuring dynamic air displays and static exhibitions of a wide array of military platforms. 

Key Events

Defence Ministers’ Conclave: Centered on the theme 'BRIDGE - Building Resilience through International Defence and Global Engagement,' this conclave aims to enhance strategic partnerships and international cooperation.

CEOs’ Round-Table: A platform for global CEOs, CMDs of domestic public sector undertakings, and leaders from private defense and aerospace manufacturing companies to discuss opportunities for manufacturing in India.

iDEX Start-Up Event: An exclusive pavilion showcasing state-of-the-art technologies and products developed by Indian start-ups, emphasizing innovation and the Make-in-India initiative. 

India Pavilion: This section will highlight India's indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities and cutting-edge technologies, underscoring the nation's commitment to self-reliance in defense production.

Aerobatic Displays and Live Demonstrations: Attendees can look forward to breathtaking aerobatic performances and live technology demonstrations, providing an immersive experience of modern aerospace platforms and technologies.

Registration and Participation:

As of November 2024, over 240 exhibitors have registered for Aero India 2025. The event is expected to surpass previous editions in scope and grandeur, building on the success of Aero India 2023, which attracted over seven lakh visitors, dignitaries from 98 countries, and 809 exhibitors.For more information, including registration details and ticket bookings, interested participants and visitors are encouraged to visit the official Aero India website.Aero India 2025 promises to be a landmark event, showcasing India's advancements in aerospace and defense, and providing a platform for global collaboration