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Anchal Gangwal, Tea Seller's Daughter, Becomes Indian Air Force Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 23, 2020

Obstacles cannot stop a person from realising dreams if one has the determination, and this has been proved by 24-year-old Anchal Gangwal, a tea seller's daughter who recently joined the Indian Air Force as Flying Officer.

Indian Air Force STAR Exam Details In June First Week

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Saturday May 30, 2020

The Indian Air Force's STAR exam date will be announced in the first week of June. The exam was scheduled to be held from March 19 to March 23.

India's Latest US-Made Heavy-Lift Chopper Gets To Work In Arunachal

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday May 29, 2020

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed its latest heavy-lift helicopters CH-47F to take supplies to remote areas in the higher reaches of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said. The Boeing Chinook is among India's latest buy from the American firm along with the AH-64 Apache "tank buster" attack helicopters.

"Spurt In Chinese Helicopter Activity Near Ladakh": IAF Chief To NDTV

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Tuesday May 19, 2020

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is aware of Chinese presence in parts of Ladakh and is alert to intrusions by Chinese military helicopters, including in the Galwan region of northeast Ladakh where Indian and Chinese soldiers are involved in a faceoff.

Chinese Choppers Spotted Near Ladakh LAC Prompt Alert, IAF Fighters Rushed In

India News | ANI | Tuesday May 12, 2020

After the scuffle between the Chinese People's Liberation Army troops and Indian troops along the LAC in North Sikkim which led to injuries on both sides, China appears to be continuing on the path of belligerence towards India, this time along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh.

Air Force Requested To Allow Resumption Of Darbhanga Airport Work: Aviation Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 11, 2020

The Civil Aviation Ministry has requested the Indian Air Force (IAF) to allow resumption of construction work for the Darbhanga airport, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

Army, Air Force Rescue Helicopter Crew Stuck In Inclement Weather In Sikkim

India News | Friday May 8, 2020

A joint team of Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Army on Friday rescued six crew members of an Mi-17 military helicopter from a snow-capped mountain at an altitude of 15,500 feet in North Sikkim, officials said.

MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crashes In Punjab, Pilot Ejects, Probe Ordered

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday May 8, 2020

A MiG-29 multirole fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a training mission near Punjab's Jalandhar today. The pilot ejected safely. He was soon taken away in a rescue helicopter, the IAF said in a statement.

Air Force's Mi-17 Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Sikkim Due To Bad Weather, Crew Safe

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 7, 2020

An Mi-17 medium-lift transport helicopter of the Indian Air Force made an emergency landing near Mukutang in Sikkim today due to bad weather, officials said.

225 Pilgrims Evacuated From Iran And Quarantined In Rajasthan Reach Ladakh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 22, 2020

The second batch of 225 pilgrims evacuated from Iran has reached Ladakh on Wednesday in a special Indian Air Force (IAF) plane from Rajasthan, where they were quarantined, officials said.

Air Force Transports 450 Tonnes Of Medical Equipment Amid Lockdown

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 21, 2020

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has transported 450 tonnes of medical equipment and other essential supplies till date amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country, the Defence Ministry said on Monday.

IAF's Brand New Apache Chopper Makes Emergency Landing In Punjab Field

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Friday April 17, 2020

A brand new Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made an emergency landing in a field in Punjab's Hoshiarpur today. The two pilots are safe and the district police are in touch with the IAF's base in Pathankot.

Air Force Pilots Transport Aircraft Safely After Engine Catches Fire

India News | ANI | Wednesday April 1, 2020

Indian Air Force Pilots safely landed Avro aircraft at Agra airbase on Tuesday after one of its engines caught fire at an altitude of around 250 feet, according to IAF sources.

Air Force's Final Operational Clearance-Standard Tejas Takes Maiden Flight

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 17, 2020

The first Light Combat Aircraft Tejas in Final Operational Clearance-standard (SP-21) took to the skies for its maiden flight in Bengaluru today, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said.

Posts in Air Force Open To All Officers Including Women: Shripad Naik

India News | ANI | Monday March 16, 2020

Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday informed Rajya Sabha that all posts in the Indian Air Force (IAF) are open to all officers including women.