Aero-India Exhibition & Indian Aerospace Industry

1. What is Aero-India?

A: Aero-India is Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition. The 15th edition was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru.

2. What is the theme of Aero-India?

A: The theme of Aero-India is “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities.” It showcases India’s aerial prowess, indigenous innovations, and global aerospace advancements, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India, Make for the World initiatives.

3. Who is the Civil Aviation Minister?

A: K. Rammohan Naidu. He took a sortie on the trainer aircraft “Yashas” at Aero-India.

4. Who is the Defence Secretary?

A: Rajesh Kumar Singh.

5. Which organization streamlines defence trade and technology between the USA and India?

A: The Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) facilitates collaboration between the USA and India in defence technology and trade.

Key Aerospace Organizations & Developments in India

6. Who is the Chairman and MD of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)?

A: Dr. D.K. Sunil.

7. What is LCA?

A: LCA stands for Light Combat Aircraft, an indigenously developed fighter aircraft by India.

8. What do you mean by ADA?

A: ADA stands for Aeronautical Development Agency, which is responsible for the design and development of India’s Light Combat Aircraft program.

9. What is the expansion of AMCA?

A: AMCA stands for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, an upcoming fifth-generation fighter jet being developed by India.

10. What is ATT-40?

A: ATT-40, also known as Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40), is a basic trainer aircraft indigenously designed and developed by the Aircraft Research and Design Centre of HAL.