The HAL LUH is designed and developed as a replacement for Cheetah and Chetak helicopters of the Indian Armed forces. The IAF plans for over sixty helicopters while the Indian Army plans for over 120 LUHs. The Low Rate Initital Production (LRIP) 1 consists of four LUHs, two for the IAF and two for the Indian Army, all expected to be delivered by March 2023. LRIP2 consists of eight LUHs to be built between 2023 and 2024. HAL announced that they expect to build some 1100 LUHs for the civil and military market, including exports.

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.

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.

Flying past with the IAF ensign during rehearsals for Aero India 2023. This helicopter belongs to 112HU "Thoroughbreds". Raised at Jorhat on 01 Aug. 1963, the unit previously flew the Bell 47G, Chetak and Mi-8. It was awarded the President's Standard on 11 March 2014 for exceptional service during war and peace.

An Indian Air Force Globemaster III leading the formation with the famous Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) equipped with Hawk Mk132 during the opening of Aero India 2023. CB8008 is FMS serial 11-0108 which was delivered to the IAF via Brize Norton on 31 October 2014.

Flying past with the national flag during rehearsals for Aero India 2023. This helicopter belongs to 112HU "Thoroughbreds". Raised at Jorhat on 01 Aug. 1963, the unit previously flew the Bell 47G, Chetak and Mi-8. It was awarded the President's Standard on 11 March 2014 for exceptional service during war and peace.

The HAL Prachand (in English "Fierce") is an indigenous built multi-role, light attack helicopter designed and manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the project name LCH. The Prachand has been ordered by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army. HAL claims that the LCH's flight ceiling is the highest among all attack helicopters in the world. This was realized for the expected operation area in the north of India.