Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team Performs Spectacular Air Show Over Sukhna Lake
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) conducted a spectacular aerial display over Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh during the concluding day of a two-day airshow held on 28 March 2026.The event showcased the operational precision, coordination skills and aerial manoeuvring capabilities of the Indian Air Force pilots while also strengthening public outreach and patriotic enthusiasm.
The aerobatic team performed several complex and high-precision aerial manoeuvres, including:
The aircraft also formed symbolic aerial patterns, including:
The display further captivated spectators as the aircraft released tricolour smoke trails, creating a patriotic atmosphere around Sukhna Lake.
The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including:
The large public turnout reflects the growing interest in military aviation displays and defence outreach programmes.
Aerobatic display teams perform multiple strategic and public engagement functions:
Air shows serve broader defence and strategic objectives:
| Aspect | Importance |
|---|---|
| Defence Outreach | Builds civilian-military engagement |
| Aviation Promotion | Encourages interest in aerospace careers |
| Skill Demonstration | Displays flying precision and coordination |
| National Integration | Creates patriotic and public participation atmosphere |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Role | Aerobatic display team of the IAF |
| Function | Conducts precision aerial demonstrations and public outreach air shows |
| Known For | Synchronized aerobatic formations and tricolour smoke displays |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Chandigarh |
| Type | Artificial reservoir/lake |
| Importance | Major recreational and tourism centre in Chandigarh |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 8 October 1932 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Role | Air arm of the Indian Armed Forces |
| Primary Functions | Air defence, aerial warfare, strategic and tactical air operations |
Updated – 28 March 2026 ; 05:57 PM |News On AIR News Source