You can watch Aero India, but only on your screens

BENGALURU: Aero India 2021 is scheduled to take off in Bengaluru on February 3. But those waiting to witness the dazzling display of gravity-defying manoeuvres during the show will be in for disappointment. They have to watch the show only in the virtual mode as it will be only a business-focused event with no public days like in normal air shows due to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The five-day event which has been cut short to three days, will begin on February 3 and conclude on February 5 — the three business days — at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru. The decision to reduce the number of days was taken during a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi last month. Officials in Bengaluru too confirmed that only business delegates will be allowed inside the venue.