The Indian Air Force will conduct an aerial display in Mumbai from January 12 to 14. Both Mumbai Airport and Juhu Airport will be shut down from 12 pm to 1 pm to make airspace available for IAF fighter aircraft. Civilian airspace in Mumbai will be closed for all commercial flights, including aircraft and helicopters. A Mumbai ATC official confirmed, "No flights will take off or land in Mumbai during the IAF exercise, while offshore helicopter operations from Juhu will remain suspended during the period."
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Fostering deeper connection between IAF and local community
The Indian Air Force has organised an aerial display in Mumbai as part of its outreach program in co-ordination with the Government of Maharashtra. The event will take place from January 12 to 14, between 12 pm to 1 pm over Marine Drive. The outreach programme aims to create awareness and foster a deeper connection between the Indian Air Force and the local community. A defence spokesperson said, "The captivating displays and demonstrations will showcase the skills, capabilities, and professionalism of the IAF."
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The event will include aerobatic displays by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Display Team (SKAT) and the 'Sarang' Helicopter display team. Other activities will feature a flypast and low-level aerobatic display by the Su-30 MKI, freefall and parachute displays by the 'Akashganga' team, and C-130 aircraft.