The Indian Air Force (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team arrived in Egypt on 6 September 2026 for the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow. The airshow is scheduled from 8 to 10 September 2026 at El Alamein International Airport in Egypt.
Sarang Helicopter Display Team
The Sarang Helicopter Display Team is the world’s only five-helicopter display team. It operates the indigenously manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, which is built in India for military and utility roles.
El Alamein International Airshow
The El Alamein International Airshow is an international aviation event hosted at El Alamein International Airport. The second edition is scheduled to include aerial displays by global air forces, aerospace manufacturers, and defence sector professionals.
Aircraft and Manoeuvres
The Sarang team is set to perform its signature manoeuvre called the Dolphin Leap and a new aerial manoeuvre named the Spot Stall Turn on 8 September 2026. The display team uses formation flying and precision aerobatics as part of its public demonstration profile.
Important Facts for Exams
- The Sarang Helicopter Display Team is the only five-helicopter display team in the world.
- The team flies the Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv, an indigenously manufactured Indian helicopter.
- The El Alamein International Airshow is held at El Alamein International Airport in Egypt.
- The second edition of the airshow is scheduled from 8 to 10 September 2026.
India-Egypt Defence Linkages
The deployment of the Sarang team is linked with defence and diplomatic engagement between India and Egypt. The participation also places Indian aerospace capability before an international audience of military and aviation stakeholders.
