Formed in 1966, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team is widely known as the Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force.
Hyderabad is gearing up for a spectacular aerial show as the Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) will perform breathtaking aerobatic demonstrations at Begumpet Airport on January 28 and 29, as part of Wings India 2026. The schedule has been confirmed in the monthly performance calendar released by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team.
While Hyderabad has witnessed the team’s performances in the past, this edition offers aviation enthusiasts a rare chance to watch the Suryakirans soar across the skies on two consecutive days. The back-to-back displays are expected to draw large crowds, reinforcing the city’s tradition of hosting high-profile aerial showcases during Wings India.
Hyderabad to Witness Spectacular Suryakiran Aerial Displays During Wings India 2026
Hyderabad is set to witness a spectacular aerial display as the Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performs breathtaking aerobatic demonstrations at Begumpet Airport on January 28 and 29, as part of Wings India 2026. The schedule has been confirmed in the monthly performance calendar released by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team.
While the city has hosted the team’s performances in the past, this edition offers aviation enthusiasts a rare opportunity to watch the Suryakirans fly on two consecutive days. The back-to-back displays are expected to draw large crowds, continuing Hyderabad’s tradition of hosting high-profile aerial showcases during Wings India.
Formed in 1966, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team is popularly known as the Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force. Based at Bidar Air Force Station, the team operates the BAE Hawk Mk.132 aircraft. The unit comprises 13 pilots, with nine participating in any given display. Over the decades, the Suryakirans have earned widespread acclaim for their precision, synchronisation, and visually striking manoeuvres, captivating audiences across India and abroad.
Wings India is a biennial civil aviation exhibition held at Begumpet Airport and is regarded as Asia’s largest event of its kind. Organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the show was first held in 2008 and has since evolved into a key platform showcasing India’s aviation ecosystem. At Wings India 2024, the Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team impressed audiences with its dynamic manoeuvres. The 2026 edition of Wings India will be held from January 28 to 31.
At the curtain-raiser event held in May 2025, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced the theme for Wings India 2026 as “Indian Aviation: Paving the Future from Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety to Sustainability.” Emphasising the event’s broader vision, Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, stated that Wings India 2026 would serve as a catalyst for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), including drones and eVTOL technologies.
