LCH at the Bangalore baggage carousel

Arriving in Bangalore last night it was cool to see that Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) is dominating the signage in the airport arrival area. Above the immigration counters was a big HAL sign with a Tejas, SU-30MKI, and Light Combat Helicopter - all of which should fly at the show. I would have snapped a photo, but there were dozens of cops (some with assault rifles) standing about, and getting arrested would be a less than ideal way to start the trip.

In the baggage area there was more HAL stuff, mostly about the LCH. How often does one see an attack helicopter ad at an airport baggage carousel?

I got up close and personal with the LCH during a visit to HAL's factory in December. The prototype was disassembled, but I was told that it would be ready for its air show flying debut this month.

I look forward to visiting the HAL stand this week. Aside from the range of aircraft they currently produce, it will be interesting to see any new design concepts.