Context: The 13th edition of ‘Aero India 2021’ will be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, (Karnataka) from 03 to 07 February 2021.
About

• Aero India is a biennial international military and civil airshow.
• It is a premier event that draws international and Indian military and civil aircraft makers, their support industries, military brass and government dignitaries and business visitors.
• It provides a unique opportunity for the exchange of information, ideas and new developments in the aviation industry, in addition to giving a fillip to the domestic aviation industry furthering the cause of Make in India.
• The Yelahanka air base, about 30 km from the city centre Bengaluru, has been hosting the air show in February since it was started in 1996.
• In 2019, it was organised by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and in 2021, it will be organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence.

About Defence Exhibition Organisation

• DEO is an autonomous organisation of the Indian Government established in 1981, to promote the export potential of the Indian defence industry.
• It is responsible for organising international exhibitions such as DefExpo and Indian participation at overseas exhibitions.