Press Releases 2007

U.S. MILITARY PARTICIPATES IN AERO INDIA 2007

February 7, 2007

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii- The U.S. military is represented at this year's Aero India International Air Show at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bangalore, India, Feb. 7-11.  A cross-section of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircraft, including C-17 and C-130J airlifters,  F-16CJ and F/A-18 E/F multi-role fighters and P-3C patrol aircraft are scheduled to participate via static displays and air demonstrations.

Aero India is one of Asia's premier aerial events. This year, record representation by approximately 450 companies from more than 30 countries is expected.

"This is an excellent opportunity to advance and strengthen alliances and partnerships, allowing us to contend with common challenges," said Lt. Gen. Chip Utterback, commander of 13th Air Force and the senior U.S. military representative at Aero India '07.  "Through participation in air shows and other regional events, the United States is able to demonstrate its commitment to the security of the Asia-Pacific region, promote the standardization and interoperability of equipment, and display capabilities critical to the success of current and future military operations."

U.S. military units participating in Aero India '07 include:

• Patrol Squadron Four, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (P-3)
• 15th Airlift Wing, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii (C-17)
• 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan (F-16CJ)
• Strike Fighter Squadron 122, Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. (F/A-18E/F)
• 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. (C-130J)

More information on Aero India 2007 is available at: http://www.aeroindia.in/