Pilots hired to help China understand how western planes operate

Nov 24, 2022

China has recruited more than 30 former British military pilots including those who have flown sophisticated fighter jets. UK's Defence Ministry said that they...

Republic Day: Flt Lt Bhawana Kanth first woman fighter pilot to be part of Air Force contingent

Jan 26, 2021

New Delhi [India], January 26 : India's one of the first three women fighter pilots, Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth, became the first woman fighter...

Maharashtra: IAF's Sukhoi fighter crashes in Nashik, pilots eject safely

Jun 04, 2024

A Sukhoi aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Maharashtra's Nasik on Tuesday, according to Defence officials.

Amid increasing China's military activities, Taiwan President Tsai meets air force base pilots

Apr 01, 2022

Taipei [Taiwan], April 1 : Amid increasing China's military activities near Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen has met fighter jet pilots in an apparent effort...

IAF has 1,875 women officers including 10 fighter pilots, 18 navigators

Sep 19, 2020

New Delhi [India], September 20 : The strength of women officers serving the Indian Air Force (IAF) as on September 1 is 1,875 and...

Himachal CM condoles death of pilots in IAF Mig-21 crash

Jul 29, 2022

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 29 : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur expressed grief over two pilots' demise in the IAF MiG-21...