The announcement by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on phasing out the entire fleet of the MiG aircraft, which have earned the nickname ‘flying coffin’ for their terrible safety record, is a welcome development, though belated. The decision came after yet another crash of MiG-21 trainer aircraft in Rajasthan’s Barmer district killing two IAF pilots. […]
New Delhi: Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed when their twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft met with an accident near Barmer in Rajasthan on Thursday night. The IAF said the accident took place around 9:10 pm. “A twin seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft of the IAF was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base […]
New Delhi: Protecting India’s sovereignty and integrity will be ensured at any cost, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari said on Thursday after taking charge as the Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He succeeded Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria following his retirement. “Protection of our nation’s sovereignty and integrity is to be ensured […]
