India’s aerobatics team returns to UAE after 16 years for Dubai Air Show

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 12, 2021 | 10:07 AM GMT

India’s aerobatics team returns to UAE after 16 years for Dubai Air Show

New Delhi, 12th November 2021 (WAM) – Sixteen years after participating in the Al Ain Grand Prix in 2005, a celebrated aerobatics team from India will return to the UAE, this time to take part in the Dubai Air Show next week.

The team is called Sarang, which means multi-coloured in Hindi, because its aerial manoeuvres produce colourful streaks in their wake on the skies.

At the Dubai Air Show, Sarang will be accompanied by the Suryakiran and Tejas aerobatics teams.

Suryakiran means rays of sunlight and Tejas in Hindi means majestic or energetic.

The teams arrived in the UAE yesterday and are now preparing for the show, the Indian government’s Press Information Bureau said.

“The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been invited by the government of UAE to participate in the Dubai Air Show and perform along with some of the best aerobatics and display teams in the world, including the Saudi Hawks, Russian Knights and the UAE’s Al Fursan,” the Bureau said.

“In addition, the IAF’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas shall be part of the aerobatics and static displays during the show.

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The Dubai Air Show will be the first occasion for the Suryakirans and the Tejas to display their aerial manoeuvres in the UAE.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.