Aero India 2013, the five-day bi-annual military and aerospace spectacle, began at the Yelahanka Air Force Station on Wednesday in which around 25 countries - 650 domestic and foreign aerospace manufacturers are taking part in the event.

Moreover, Defence minister A. K. Antony inaugurated the aero show which was noticed with a coordinated fly-past of helicopters carrying the flags of the three Services. Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, IAF Chief N A K Browne and FICCI chief Naina Lal Kidwai were also present.

(AW:Samrat Biswas)