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Indian Air Force Surya Kiran Trainer Aircraft Crashes In Karnataka, Pilots Safe

IAF's Surya Kiran Aircraft with two pilots, including a lady pilot, are safe after the crash near Makali village in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka.

Jun 01, 2023, 14:19 PM IST

IAF Apache Attack Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Madhya Pradesh

An Apache attack helicopter of the Indian Air Force had to make a precautionary landing in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, during the routine training mission.

May 29, 2023, 10:38 AM IST

Mig-29 Fighter Jet's Fuel Tank Dislodges From Aircraft Mid-Air, Falls In Forest Area In Kolkata

The drop tank of IAF's Mig-29 was being brought to the Kalaikunda airbase in coordination with the civil administration while an investigation is underway to find out the reason.

May 23, 2023, 09:52 AM IST

IAF's MiG-21 Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan; 3 Civilians Dead, Pilot Safe

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter jet crashed near Hanumargarh in Rajasthan, killing three women as the plane crashed on a house, and as many were injured in the incident.

May 08, 2023, 10:47 AM IST

Watch: Indian Air Force Mi-17 Helicopter Dispenses 25,000 Litre Water To Douse Goa Forest Fire

Fires broke out in forest of Goa after the state witness a long dry spell coupled with unprecedented high summer temperature and low humidity.

Mar 12, 2023, 11:29 AM IST

5 Flight Disappearances That Shook Aviation World

The modern day aviation industry is one of the most technology oriented and advanced transportation network, connected with radars and other satellites, tracking a plane throughout its flight path. Yet, disappearance of Malaysia Airline Flight MH370 reminds us that in such a day and age, vanishing of plane as big as Boeing 777 is still a possibility. Here we have a look at 5 such aviation mysteries involving flight disappearances. While few were found, a couple of them were never found, including MH370, vanished 9 years ago. 

Mar 10, 2023, 21:49 PM IST

International Women's Day: Meet Female Pilots of Indian Air Force

India has the highest number of female commercial airline pilots as compared any part of the world.

Mar 08, 2023, 15:56 PM IST

Tata-Airbus To Make C-295 Plane In India For IAF

The first C-295 aircraft for India has left the Airbus defence manufacturing site in Seville, which is in southern Spain. Social media has become inundated with pictures and videos of military aircraft leaving the Airbus Defence and Space San Pablo site.

Mar 03, 2023, 14:48 PM IST

IAF C-295 Transport Aircraft Unveiled, To Be Made By Airbus-Tata In India: Check Pics

After the delivery of 56 C-295 aircraft to IAF, Airbus will be allowed to sell the aircraft manufactured in India to civil operators and export to countries that the Indian government clears.

Mar 03, 2023, 13:49 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to Inaugurate Shivamogga Airport on February 27, IAF Completes Trial Run of Flights

The Shivamogga Airport, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a greenfield airport built with Rs 449 crore of investment and is spread across 662.38 acres of land.

Feb 22, 2023, 09:28 AM IST

12 Cheetahs Arrive in MP's Gwalior From Africa's Namibia

IAF's C-17 Globemaster aircraft arrived in India from South Africa with 12 cheetahs of which seven are males and five are females.

Feb 18, 2023, 10:59 AM IST

WATCH: IAF Shares Video Revealing Flying Prowess of Fighter Jets and Helicopters at Aero India 2023

The video shared by the Indian Air Force showcases multiple aircraft including LCA Tejas, Sukhoi Su-30, Light Combat Helicopter, and many others used during the Bengaluru, Aero India 2023.

Feb 17, 2023, 12:09 PM IST

IAF Mirage 2000: Fighter Jet That Avenged Pulwama Attack

On February 14, 2019, 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in one of the most deadly terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Adil Ahmad Dar, a 22-year-old suicide bomber, drove a Maruti Eeco down one of the alleyways and onto the highway before ramming the IED-laden vehicle into the CRPF convoy. On February 26, 2019, Indian Air Force deployed 12 Mirage 2000 fighter jets to destroy Jaish-e-Mohammed terror outfits inside the Pakistan's Balakote, allegedly killing more than 300 terrorists.

Feb 14, 2023, 12:18 PM IST

Aero India 2023: Indian Air Force Performs 'Gurukul' Flypast on Day 1 in Bengaluru; Watch Video

Aero India 2023 inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will showcase aircraft and technologies manufactured indigenously and look forward to partnering with other countries.

Feb 13, 2023, 13:04 PM IST

WATCH: IAF Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Practice 'Stunning' Stunts Ahead of Aero India 2023

Aero India 2023: This year's exhibition is expected to be the biggest airshow with the highest rate of participation and will feature major aerospace companies.

Feb 12, 2023, 16:53 PM IST

Turkey Earthquake: Avoided Pakistan Airspace as per SOP, Clarifies Indian Air Force

The issue came up for clarification after speculations started that Pakistan has denied air space to Indian Air Force for sending relief material to Turkiye and Syria.

Feb 08, 2023, 08:57 AM IST

Turkey Earthquake: India's C-17 Plane Carrying Relief Aid Avoids Pakistan's Airspace

Turkey Earthquake: Indian Air Force has clarified that the C-17 plane carrying relief material avoided Pakistani airspace as per standard operating procedure.

Feb 07, 2023, 15:36 PM IST

Turkey Earthquake: IAF Deploys C-17 Globemaster for Relief Ops

 More than 4,300 people have died in Turkey and neighbouring Syria after 5 back to back earthquakes have hit the region, with the largest one of 7.8 magnitude, having struck on Monday morning. The Government of India has sent two NDRF teams to Turkey along with relief equipment on this occasion. IAF deployed its biggest cargo plane - the C-17 Globemaster to carry relief material to Turkey. Here's a look at the plane.  

Feb 07, 2023, 15:01 PM IST

Aero India 2023: Lockheed Martin to Display F-21 Fighter Jet in Bengaluru

Lockheed Martin has been pitching its F-21 aircraft as the best option in the Indian Air Force's hunt for 114 combat jets.

Feb 04, 2023, 17:38 PM IST