The IAF had a massive number of 260 Su-30MKIs in inventory, of which 50 were built in Russia. All others were built by HAL. At least 11 were written off. 150 Su-30MKIs are now expected to be upgraded to MKI-3. This SB222 is one of the first of these upgraded aircraft. Full production of the US$ 4 billion upgrade program is expected to start in 2023, with first upgraded MKI-3s to enter operational service by 2024. The upgrades mostly concern a digital cockpit, improved avionics, sensor systems and to replace the 1980s radar by a modern active electronically scanned array radar developed by HAL.

In 2021, the Indian government gave a US$ 6 billion contract to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for 83 indigenous developed and manufactured Tejas Light Combat Aircraft - powered by a General Electric F414 engine (like the F/A-18 Hornet). HAL is in talks with at least Malaysia, Argentina, Egypt and Botswana for Tejas sales. Malaysia showed specific interest in sixteen aircraft but the Korean competitor, the T-50/FA-50 is also in the race to win that contract.

The IAF had a massive number of 260 Su-30MKIs in inventory, of which 50 were built in Russia. All others were built by HAL. At least 11 were written off. 150 Su-30MKIs are now expected to be upgraded to MKI-3. This SB222 is one of the first of these upgraded aircraft. Full production of the US$ 4 billion upgrade program is expected to start in 2023, with first upgraded MKI-3s to enter operational service by 2024. The upgrades mostly concern a digital cockpit, improved avionics, sensor systems and to replace the 1980s radar by a modern active electronically scanned array radar developed by HAL.

Heavily stained but a 100% hard-working machine that makes an impression wherever it flies. Departing light from Yelahanka on a hot afternoon during Aero India 2023, this mighty jet is still going strong, having been delivered to the IAF in January 1987.

Delivered to the IAF on 13 May 1987 as K2755. Although unmarked, this An-32 is assigned to the Fixed Wing Training Faculty (FWTF) at AFS Yelahanka/Bengaluru. The An-32s of the IAF are slated for retirement soon and will most probably be replaced (likewise the BAe748) by the CASA 295.

Delivered to the IAF on 25 February 1975

The text on the aft of the fuselage contains the full construction number HAL-K/228/4030;. This Dornier made its first flight in May 1991 and is assigned to the Fixed Wing Training Faculty (FWTF) at AFS Yelahanka/Bengaluru.

Delivered to the IAF on 13 May 1987 as K2755. Although unmarked, this An-32 is assigned to the Fixed Wing Training Faculty (FWTF) at AFS Yelahanka/Bengaluru. The An-32s of the IAF are slated for retirement soon and will most probably be replaced (likewise the BAe748) by the CASA 295.

This venerable BAe748 was delivered to the IAF on 25 March 1983. The aircraft belongs to the Headquarters Communication Flight Training Commannd at Yelahanka. The BAe748s are slated for retirement soon and will most probably be replaced (likewise the An-32) by the CASA 295.

Th Indian Coast Guard is using sixteen Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Advanced Light Helicopters Mk.IIIs in the maritime role. The contract was in March 2017, the last ALH Mk.III to the CG was delivered in November 2022.

First flown in January 2020 and most probably delivered late 2022 to 101sq of the Indian Air Force.

Ex USAAF 44-76488, delivered on 19 Mar 1945, two days later to RAF Montreal as KN397 on where it ended up with 12MU at Oakington on 8 Sep 1947. It became G-AMSV in May 1952, then N347DK in Feb 2008. Sold to Rajeev Chandrasekhar in 2011 and donated by him to the Indian Air Force Vintage Flight at AFS Hindon (Uttar Pradesh) on 13 Feb 2018. It received serial VP905, the same as the first C-47 in Indian service that transported the troops in 1947. It departed the UK on delivery to India on 17 Apr 2018, arriving there on 26 Apr 2018. It is seen here over a massive audience applause over Aero India 2023.

One of two B-1Bs that flew from their Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployement location Guam to Aero India

Delivered to the USAF on 3 March 2021 and showing its skills to the Indian officials.