In Pics | American B-1B Lancer to Sarang, Surya Kiran: Key displays to watch out for at Aero India 2021

The country's premier aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2021 will take off on Wednesday amidst the Covid-19 pandemic with buzz around "AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan" and "Make in India" push. With a combination of both physical and virtual exhibition, the 13th edition of the biennial international event at Air Force Station Yelahanka will be the world's first hybrid aerospace show, officials said. As many as 601 exhibitors -- 523 Indian and 78 foreign -- and 14 countries have confirmed participation till now. Ahead of Aero India 2021 launch, let us take a look at key displays to watch out for during this grand event:

A man carries a child to view various aircrafts on static display during rehearsals for the Aero India 2021, at the Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

India’s helicopter and fighter aircraft display teams will present their first-ever joint display 'Sarang' at the Aero India show. Credit: DH Special Arrangement

Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster and two Su-30 jets flypast in a formation during rehearsals for the Aero India 2021, at the Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

ndian Air Force's light combat helicopter 'Rudra' performs during rehearsals for the Aero India 2021. Credit: PTI Photo

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will mount a special flying display of the company's indigenously developed aircraft at Aero India which it has titled the “Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight. Credit: DH Photo

American B-1B Lancer heavy bomber to perform fly-by at Aero India. Credit: US Consulate/Airman First Class James Miller