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Aero India 2019: Two IAF Surya Kiran jets crash at rehearsals in Bengaluru

Feb 19, 2019, 12:25 PM IST

Bengaluru: The Surya Kiran aerobatics team was rehearsing in the presence of the media when two hawk jets crashed at the Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Two IAF Surya Kiran jets crashed while rehearsing for  Aero India 2019. Both pilots have ejected safely.

Apart from the flight displays at Aero India, this year's show also includes the Drone Olympics. This event has aimed at giving a boost to drone makers, and the final round will be held on February 21.