Air Force

Air Force Official's Mobile Snatched From Delhi's Connaught Place

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2019

In yet another incident of snatching, a 51-year-old senior Air Force official was allegedly robbed of his mobile phone on Thursday morning in New Delhi's Connaught Place area, police said.

Ten-Day Drill Between Air Forces Of India, Oman Commences

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2019

The Indian Air Force is participating in a 10-day bilateral exercise with its Omani counterpart at the Air Force base Masirah from Thursday, the IAF said.

Storm Forces William And Kate's Royal Plane To Abandon Islamabad Landing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 18, 2019

A fierce storm in Islamabad forced a plane carrying Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate to abandon two landings before returning to Lahore late Thursday, reporters travelling with them said, in a dramatic end to a day of cracking cricket balls and touring the towering historic Badshahi Mosque.

SpiceJet Delhi-Kabul Flight Intercepted By Pakistan Air Force In September: Sources

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday October 17, 2019

A SpiceJet aircraft on its way to Kabul from New Delhi with 120 passengers on board was intercepted by Pakistan Air Force fighter jets which then escorted the airliner out of the country's airspace last month, sources in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said today. The incident took place on September 23.

IAF To Carry Out Fighter Ops From Civilian Airports In North-East, Bengal

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday October 17, 2019

The India Air Force (IAF) will carry out fighter jet operations from four airports in the north-east and two in West Bengal as part of training to familiarise pilots in coordinating with civilian operators.

Indian Air Force's CASB Result 2019 Announced. Direct Link Here

Jobs | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Indian Air Force result 2019: The CASB result can be accessed from the official website, airmenselection.cdac.in

Pak State Actors Behind Drone Weapon Drops In Punjab, Home Ministry Told

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Thursday October 10, 2019

The "state actors" of Pakistan were behind the 10-odd weapons drop by drones across Punjab that took place in September, intelligence agencies have informed the home ministry. In a report to the ministry, the agencies have also questioned why the Air Force or the Border Security Forces were unable to detect the drone activity, sources told NDTV.

PM's New Official Aircraft Will Be Flown By Air Force Pilots: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Two custom-made B-777 planes, which will be used to fly Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Indian dignitaries from July next year, will be operated by pilots of the Indian Air Force, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Rajnath Singh Goes For Sortie On Rafale Jet, Says It Is "Smooth, Comfortable"

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

India does not purchase arms to threaten any country but to increase its defence capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday after his nearly 25-minute sortie in the Rafale combat jet which he described as "very comfortable and smooth".

Abhinandan Varthaman Leads MiG-21 Bison Formation At Air Force Day Flypast

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was awarded Vir Chakra for downing a Pakistani fighter jet, led a MiG-21 Bison formation at the Air Force Day flypast on Tuesday.

At Handover Ceremony, Rajnath Singh Reveals What Rafale Means

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday alluded to the meaning of Rafale to explain how the multi-role fighter jets purchased from France will strengthen the Indian Air Force and improve bilateral relations in the decades to come.

Air Force Day 2019: Sachin Tendulkar Pays Tribute To Indian Air Force On 87th Anniversary

Samrat Chakraborty | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, who was conferred with the honorary rank of Group Captain in 2010, paid tribute to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on its 87th anniversary.

"Air Force To Induct Five Tejas Squadrons In Near Future": IAF Chief

India News | ANI | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Indian Air Force Chief, RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday reiterated that the force was committed to the indigenous development of weapons and aircraft in consonance with Make in India initiative.

Air Force Day 2019: PM Modi, Amit Shah Praise Indian Air Force On 87th Anniversary

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised the role of the Indian Air Force in protecting the country during conflicts and helping people during natural calamities.

IAF Day: Squadrons That Participated In Balakot Strike Awarded Citations

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Two squadrons of the Indian Air Force, which played a role in the Balakot air strike, were decorated with citations at the Hindon base on the 87th Indian Air Force (IAF) Day.