A quick look at Aero India 2011 (in photos) will let you know how big it was….and how small we may expect this year’s to be.

The crowd puller: The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team has been disbanded, and will not perform. The Flying bulls, however, will be present. As for aircraft at the show: most defence deals have been closed, making no sense for the then contenders to participate. Budgetary cuts are in effect, and the civil market in’t good enough to lure manufacturers to sell airplanes.

Only those that have won bids are expected to perform, out of compulsion.

Here are the pictures taken at the last Aero India (2011). CLICK HERE.