Aero India 2027 to be held in Bengaluru from February 8, registrations open from September 3

Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) of the Indian Air Force (IAF). File | Photo credit: Murali Kumar K

Aero India, Asia’s largest air show and one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense exhibitions, will return for its 16th edition at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru from February 8 to 12, 2027.

The main attraction of the event will be aerial displays by the Indian Air Force and the participating international aviation teams, offering visitors the opportunity to see advanced aviation platforms and capabilities in action.

A special web portal has been developed to facilitate the participation and provision of services to exhibitors and visitors. Online registration and reservation of exhibition spaces will be available via, with exhibitor registration commencing on September 3, 2026.

The event is expected to give further impetus to the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in defense manufacturing and strengthen India’s position as a trusted partner in the global aerospace and defense supply chain.

Business and technology opportunities

The five-day event will feature a major exhibition along with a series of business and strategic engagements that will create opportunities for industry-to-industry and government-to-industry interactions, technology demonstrations and collaborations.

Hosted by the Ministry of Defence, Aero India 2027 will bring together the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies, policy makers, technology experts, innovators, industry representatives and military personnel on a common platform, according to the Ministry of Defence.

She further added that over the years, Aero India has emerged as the flagship of India’s international aerospace and defense event, showcasing the country’s expanding capabilities in aerospace, defense manufacturing, new technology and innovation.

Published – 03 Sep 2026 01:20 IST