IAF PILOTS

In Mizoram, a landslide resulted in three deaths, including a four-year-old girl, after heavy rains caused the partial burial of a tin-roofed concrete building near Aizawl. Simultaneously, the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 fishermen stranded on ...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) inaugurated a Weapon Systems School (WSS) in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The school's aim is to recalibrate and transform the IAF into a future-oriented force. The ceremony was led by IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.

A team from Qatar is in New Delhi to discuss the sale of Mirage 2000 fighters to the Indian Air Force, enhancing combat strength amidst retiring MiG fighters.

Indian Air Foece Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari emphasised the evolving nature of modern warfare, influenced by cyber technologies, at the Combined Graduation Parade of the 213 Officers' Course. He stressed the importance of adapting, innovati...

Kuwait fire tragedy: An IAF aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indian victims from the Kuwait fire incident landed at Cochin airport. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh is onboard, coordinating repatriation efforts.

The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 213 Officers' Course will be held on June 15 at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad, marking the completion of training for flight cadets of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Air Chief Marshal VR Ch...

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi fighter plane crashed in Maharashtra. The pilot and co-pilot ejected safely in Nashik district, according to police.

A remotely piloted aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force crashed in Pithala village, Jaisalmer district. The IAF stated that no personnel or property were harmed in the incident. The crash occurred during a routine training sortie, prompting th...

The centenarian, who had "over 1,100 flying hours to his name", including missions in aircraft such as Hurricanes and Spitfires, passed away at Uttarakhand's Rudrapur in the early hours of Tuesday, IAF sources said.

India has the highest number of female pilots in the world. As per the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Indian female pilots make up 14% of its pilot workforce, compared to a global average of 6%. That's not all. IAF started indu...

An Indian Air Force Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing during an operational training sortie in Ladakh due to undulating terrain and high altitude, sustaining damage. Both pilots aboard are safe. This incident marks the first such occurr...

ISRO's S Somanath envisions a future where research scientists, physicists, and biology specialists from various fields will become astronauts, driving India's space exploration towards a planned moon landing by 2040.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), IAF said "One Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident at Jaisalmer, today during an operational training sortie. The pilot ejected safely."

A light combat aircraft Tejas crashed near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday. However, no casualty has been reported. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), IAF said "One Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident at Jaisalmer, today du...

India's four astronaut-designates for the Gaganyaan mission undergo a packed training schedule at ISRO's crew training facility. The training includes sessions on simulators, micro gravity familiarisation, survival, flying practice, and Yoga. Classr...

The Indian Air Force showcased a stunning air display at Air Force Station Chabua. The Surya Kiran team captivated thousands of spectators with precision flying. The airshow featured fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters like the Rafale ...

A Hawk trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district during a training sortie on Tuesday. Both pilots ejected safely, and there were no casualties or damage to civilian property. The crash occurre...

According to a statement, he emphasised the need to comprehend contemporary challenges and align all efforts to facilitate ab-initio hand holding of the industry towards product development, flight testing and evaluation. The seminar also highlighte...

Air Marshal P K Barbora passed away on Monday. He had commanded 29 Sqn and 11 Wing and had been AA to Russia. After a stint as SASO, EAC, he was AOC-in-C EAC and later WAC.