Bengaluru: The 16th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest air show and a major global aerospace and defence exhibition, will be held from February 8 to 12, 2027 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Organised by the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence, Aero India 2027 will bring together aerospace and defence companies, policymakers, technology experts, innovators, industry representatives and defence personnel from India and abroad.
Registration for Aero India 2027
A dedicated web-based portal has been developed for exhibitors and visitors. Online registration and exhibition-space booking will begin from September 3, 2026 through the official Aero India website.
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The portal will provide participation-related services for both exhibitors and visitors.
Key Details
- Event: 16th Aero India
- Dates: February 8–12, 2027
- Venue: Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
- Organiser: Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
- Exhibitor registration: From September 3, 2026
- Registration portal: Aero India official website
Exhibition, Business Engagements and Air Displays
The five-day event will feature an exhibition alongside business and strategic engagements involving industry and government stakeholders.
Key activities will include:
- Industry-to-industry interactions
- Government-to-industry engagements
- Technology demonstrations
- Business and strategic discussions
- International cooperation and technology collaborations
- Aerial displays by the Indian Air Force and international flying teams
The exhibition will showcase developments in aerospace, defence manufacturing, emerging technologies and innovation.
Focus on India’s Defence Manufacturing Ecosystem
The Ministry of Defence said Aero India has developed into a platform for business engagement, technology exchange, international cooperation and strategic dialogue.
The 2027 edition is also expected to provide opportunities for greater participation by Indian defence industries, including MSMEs and start-ups, with avenues for partnerships, investment, exports and technology collaboration.
The event is aligned with the government’s broader Aatmanirbhar Bharat objective and efforts to expand India’s participation in the global defence and aerospace supply chain.
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