Overview
- The Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran team and the UK-based Mark Jefferies Global Stars opened the show with crowd-pleasing performances at the inaugural ceremony in Hyderabad.
- Daily displays continue January 29–31, with Suryakiran scheduled from 11:00 to 11:30 and the Global Stars from 12:00 to 12:30 and 16:00 to 16:30.
- Public attendance is permitted on January 30 and 31, with tickets available via BookMyShow at Rs 944 excluding fees.
- Suryakiran flies nine Hawk Mk-132 jets and now paints the tricolour using newly integrated, India-developed smoke pods on the aircraft.
- The Global Stars fly Extra 330SC aircraft and plan signature elements including sky-drawn twin hearts and high-speed opposition crosses.