Aero India to be held in February 2027 in Bengaluru; Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assures full co-operation
The 16th edition of the Aero India air show is confirmed to take place in Bengaluru in February 2027. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has pledged full state cooperation to ensure the event's success at the Yelahanka Air Force Station.
Why it matters
Aero India is a major global defense exhibition; confirming its location settles regional speculation and highlights the city's ongoing role in India's aerospace sector.
The 16th edition of the biennial Aero India show will be held at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, in Bengaluru, in February 2027.
On August 4, senior officers from the Training Command of Indian Air Force (IAF) met Karnataka’s Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and apprised him of the preparations for the air show.
“On August 4, 2026, Air Marshal S Shrinivas, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, #TrainingCommand, #IAF called on the Honourable #ChiefMinister of #Karnataka, Shri@DKShivakumar. The Air Marshal briefed the CM on the preparations and progress for the upcoming mega Air Show, ‘#AeroIndia2027’, scheduled to be held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, #Bengaluru in February 2027. The Chief Minister assured full cooperation from the State Administration and Departments to ensure that the air show is executed smoothly and safely,” the IAF Training Command posted on its official X handle.
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