Aero India 2013 takes to the skies

Visitors look at helicopters and aircraft displayed on the tarmac of Bangalore's Yelahanka Air Force Station, as part of Aero 2013. The air show will run from February 6 to 10.

Visitors look at helicopters and aircraft parked on the tarmac of Bangalore's Yelahanka Air Force Station, as part of Aero 2013.

Aircraft makers and aviation equipment companies from across the globe descended on Bangalore for Aero India 2013, which will run from February 6 to 10.

The Rafale jet, made by French company Dassault Aviation, on a display flight at Aero India 2013. Last January, Dassault won a contract to supply the Indian Air Force 126 Rafale fighters.

Another view of the Rafale jet in flight.

Defence officials from many countries are in Bangalore for Aero India 2013

Dassault Aviation's Rafale jet on a display flight at Aero India 2013. Last January, the French company won a contract to supply the Indian Air Force 126 Rafale fighters.

Helicopters from the Indian Air Force 'Sarang' helicopter display team during the opening ceremony of Aero India 2013.

Helicopters from the Indian Air Force 'Sarang' helicopter display team during the opening ceremony of Aero India 2013.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's light combat aircraft, Tejas, on a display flight during Aero India 2013, in Bangalore. The aircraft has been in the making for over two decades and is still not ready.

Red Bull's aerobatics team, the Flying Bulls, displays its skills, flying Zlin 50LX single-engine and single-seater aircraft during the opening of Aero India 2013 in Bangalore.

Red Bull's aerobatics team, the Flying Bulls, displays its skills during the opening of the Aero India 2013 in Bangalore.