IAF, AI to conduct joint display at Mumbai in Sept

Chandigarh, July 31 (UNI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) frontline fighter aircraft would be taking part in a joint air display with the aircraft from the Air India's fleet at Mumbai on September nine.

The fly past is taking place as both IAF and Air India (AI) are celebrating their Platinum Jubilee this year.

The frontline fighters of IAF such as SU-30s, MiG-29s, Jaguars and MiG-21 Bisons would be flying in close formation with representative aircraft from Air India's entire fleet. The fly past would be followed by an aerobatic display by IAF's Surya Kiran aerobatic team 'THE SKATS'.

A solo aerobatic display by IAF SU-30 air superiority fighter would also be taking place. The aircraft of the fly past and aerobatic display would be flying between Chowpaty and Nariman point at Mumbai.

The essence of the entire effort, apart from a ceremonial public display is that, the flypast is likely to take place withoutany prior practices or rehearsals. This would also cause least disruption to the civil traffic.

Recently when Air India's Boeing 777 arrived at New Delhi for the first time from Seattle, USA, it was ceremoniously escorted by IAF SU-30s on 28 Jul 07 at IGI Airport, New Delhi.

UNI