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09-December, 2016 15:37 IST
The total held strength of defence personnel vis-à-vis the total number of female officers (excluding medical and dental branch) is as under:
Air Force
Total officers (as on 1.12.2016) - 11948
Airmen (as on 1.11.2016) - 128898
Women officers (as on 1.12.2016) - 1584
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Ministry of Defence09-December, 2016 15:23 IST
Civilian Operations at Sarsawa Air Force Base
Adequate infrastructure is available at all Indian Air Force (IAF) airfields. State / UT-wise details of the airfields lacking Instrument Landing System (ILS) are given below:
Jammu and Kashmir
1.Awantipur
2.Thoise
3.Leh
4.Udhampur
5.Kargil
Punjab
6.Pathankot
Haryana
7.Ambala
8.Sirsa
Rajasthan
9.Jaisalmer
10.Phalodi
11.Uttarlai
12.Suratgarh
13.Nal
Uttar Pradesh
14.Gorakhpur
15.Allahabad
16.Bakshi-ka-Talab
17.Kanpur
18.Sarsawa
Gujarat
19.Bhuj
20.Jamnagar
Karnataka
21.Yelahanka
Andhra Pradesh/Telangana
22.AFA
23.Hakimpet
Tamil Nadu
24.Sulur
25.Thanjavur
26.Tambaram
A&N
27.Carnicobar
Bihar
28.Bihta
29.Darbhanga
30.Purnea
West Bengal
31.Barrackpore
32.Bagdogra
33.Panagarh
34.Hashimara
Assam
35.Kumbhigram
36.Chabua
Civil Enclaves for civil operations at IAF airfields are developed by Airports Authority of India. No proposal for development of Civil enclave at Air Force Station Sarsawa has been received by IAF.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Raghav Lakhanpal in Lok Sabha today.
09-December, 2016 15:37 IST
The total held strength of defence personnel vis-à-vis the total number of female officers (excluding medical and dental branch) is as under:
Air Force
Total officers (as on 1.12.2016) - 11948
Airmen (as on 1.11.2016) - 128898
Women officers (as on 1.12.2016) - 1584
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Ministry of Defence09-December, 2016 15:23 IST
Civilian Operations at Sarsawa Air Force Base
Adequate infrastructure is available at all Indian Air Force (IAF) airfields. State / UT-wise details of the airfields lacking Instrument Landing System (ILS) are given below:
Jammu and Kashmir
1.Awantipur
2.Thoise
3.Leh
4.Udhampur
5.Kargil
Punjab
6.Pathankot
Haryana
7.Ambala
8.Sirsa
Rajasthan
9.Jaisalmer
10.Phalodi
11.Uttarlai
12.Suratgarh
13.Nal
Uttar Pradesh
14.Gorakhpur
15.Allahabad
16.Bakshi-ka-Talab
17.Kanpur
18.Sarsawa
Gujarat
19.Bhuj
20.Jamnagar
Karnataka
21.Yelahanka
Andhra Pradesh/Telangana
22.AFA
23.Hakimpet
Tamil Nadu
24.Sulur
25.Thanjavur
26.Tambaram
A&N
27.Carnicobar
Bihar
28.Bihta
29.Darbhanga
30.Purnea
West Bengal
31.Barrackpore
32.Bagdogra
33.Panagarh
34.Hashimara
Assam
35.Kumbhigram
36.Chabua
Civil Enclaves for civil operations at IAF airfields are developed by Airports Authority of India. No proposal for development of Civil enclave at Air Force Station Sarsawa has been received by IAF.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Raghav Lakhanpal in Lok Sabha today.
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09-December, 2016 15:29 IST
Fighter Aircraft of IAF
11 Squadrons of Indian Air Force (IAF) equipped with MiG-21 and MiG-27 aircraft are schedule to retire by 2024 on completion of their Total Technical Life.
Phasing out of aircraft and their replacement with new generation aircraft depends upon national security, strategic objectives and operational requirements of the defence forces and is reviewed by the Government from time to time. This is a continuous process.
The details of accidents of ageing aircraft (MiG-21 and MiG-27) due to technical defect during each of the last three years and the current financial year are as follows:
Year - No. of aircraft
2013-14 - 01
2014-15 - 03
2015-16 - 01
2016-17 - 01
(upto 05.12.2016)
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Sushil Kumar Singh in Lok Sabha today.
09-December, 2016 15:29 IST
Fighter Aircraft of IAF
11 Squadrons of Indian Air Force (IAF) equipped with MiG-21 and MiG-27 aircraft are schedule to retire by 2024 on completion of their Total Technical Life.
Phasing out of aircraft and their replacement with new generation aircraft depends upon national security, strategic objectives and operational requirements of the defence forces and is reviewed by the Government from time to time. This is a continuous process.
The details of accidents of ageing aircraft (MiG-21 and MiG-27) due to technical defect during each of the last three years and the current financial year are as follows:
Year - No. of aircraft
2013-14 - 01
2014-15 - 03
2015-16 - 01
2016-17 - 01
(upto 05.12.2016)
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Sushil Kumar Singh in Lok Sabha today.
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16-December, 2016 12:29 IST
IAF leadership seminar conducted
Indian Air Force conducted a day long leadership seminar at the Air Force Auditorium, yesterday. Seminar this year, fifth in the annual series, was focused on 'Transformational Leadership'. The Seminar was inaugurated by the Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chairman COSC and the CAS.
Air Marshal B Suresh AVSM VM, AOP, while delivering the welcome address brought out significance of the series of seminars, he said "Leadership is bedrock of all military and organizational capability". In an era that has seen societal and technological changes at an unprecedented pace, especially during the last decade, these seminars have made significant contribution by highlighting the contemporary issues and challenges facing the organisations. This year’s topic on Transformational Leadership is continuation of the series. "Transformation being a necessity today, than a desire", said the Air Officer. He brought out that the seminars have helped bringing about several changes and policy directions to evolve the leadership dynamics in the IAF.
The seminar yesterday, saw fourteen speakers of the rank of Squadron Leader and below speak on the topic in three separate sessions. Over fifty IAF stations were able to participate through videoconferencing using the AFNET platform. The participants interacted in realtime, making the seminar enriching and meaningful. Squadron Leader J Simon an Flying Officer Taneesha Chowdhary were adjudged as the ‘Best Speaker’. Sergeant T Mathew was adjudged the first runners up. Rolling trophy for best Command Team was awarded to Western Air Command. The DCAS, Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria AVSM VM gave away the awards.
16-December, 2016 12:29 IST
IAF leadership seminar conducted
Indian Air Force conducted a day long leadership seminar at the Air Force Auditorium, yesterday. Seminar this year, fifth in the annual series, was focused on 'Transformational Leadership'. The Seminar was inaugurated by the Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chairman COSC and the CAS.
Air Marshal B Suresh AVSM VM, AOP, while delivering the welcome address brought out significance of the series of seminars, he said "Leadership is bedrock of all military and organizational capability". In an era that has seen societal and technological changes at an unprecedented pace, especially during the last decade, these seminars have made significant contribution by highlighting the contemporary issues and challenges facing the organisations. This year’s topic on Transformational Leadership is continuation of the series. "Transformation being a necessity today, than a desire", said the Air Officer. He brought out that the seminars have helped bringing about several changes and policy directions to evolve the leadership dynamics in the IAF.
The seminar yesterday, saw fourteen speakers of the rank of Squadron Leader and below speak on the topic in three separate sessions. Over fifty IAF stations were able to participate through videoconferencing using the AFNET platform. The participants interacted in realtime, making the seminar enriching and meaningful. Squadron Leader J Simon an Flying Officer Taneesha Chowdhary were adjudged as the ‘Best Speaker’. Sergeant T Mathew was adjudged the first runners up. Rolling trophy for best Command Team was awarded to Western Air Command. The DCAS, Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria AVSM VM gave away the awards.
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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addressing the Air Warriors during the IAF seminar on Transformational Leadership, in New Delhi on December 15, 2016.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha along with the Air Officers during the IAF seminar on Transformational Leadership, in New Delhi on December 15, 2016.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha along with the Air Officers during the IAF seminar on Transformational Leadership, in New Delhi on December 15, 2016.
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Fourteen women were among the 110 Flight Cadets who were commissioned into Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday as Flying Officers at a combined graduation parade at Air Force Academy (AFA) in Hyderabad. The parade was reviewed by Air Marshal K V B Jayampathy, Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force.
Air Marshal Jayampathy conferred the ‘President’s Commission’ to the graduating Flight Cadets who successfully completed their basic and professional training. He also gave away various awards to the Flying Officers who had excelled in training. Flying Officer Ankit Agarwal from the Flying branch was awarded the President’s Plaque and the Chief of the Air Staff Sword of Honour for standing first in overall merit in the pilots’ course. Flying Officer Chayan Agarwal and Flying Officer A Varadharajan were awarded President’s Plaque for being first in overall merit in navigation and ground duty branches respectively.
Congratulating the passing-out cadets, the Sri Lankan Air Chief cautioned that “at times one may have to take hard decisions which may not be popular or it may even a hurt few, but we should be guided by the larger interest of the Force and the Nation”, and advised the young officers to balance the sense of idealism with realistic ground situation. The combined graduation parade marks the culmination of rigorous training schedule of one year and heralds the entry of another generation of officers in the IAF, according to a defence release.
The Flight Cadets undergo professional and advanced training at various institutions besides AFA — Air Force Stations Hakimpet, Begumpet, Yelahanka, and Air Force Administrative College (Coimbatore) — as per their specialisation and finally pass-out together from the portals of the ‘Sekhon’ Block of the AFA. The parade was witnessed by a large gathering of military and civil dignitaries along with the family members and friends of the graduating Flight Cadets.
The astounding display by the IAF’s sky diving team ‘Akash Ganga’ dotting the skyline with colourful parachutes, the fiery aerobatic displays by the PC-7 MK II (the aircraft currently used in AFA to train greenhorn pilots) and breathtaking aerobatics by the Suryakiran Formation aerobatic team, Hawk formation team, Sarang Helicopter team and the Su-30 MK-I aircraft enthralled the audience.
Fourteen women were among the 110 Flight Cadets who were commissioned into Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday as Flying Officers at a combined graduation parade at Air Force Academy (AFA) in Hyderabad. The parade was reviewed by Air Marshal K V B Jayampathy, Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force.
Air Marshal Jayampathy conferred the ‘President’s Commission’ to the graduating Flight Cadets who successfully completed their basic and professional training. He also gave away various awards to the Flying Officers who had excelled in training. Flying Officer Ankit Agarwal from the Flying branch was awarded the President’s Plaque and the Chief of the Air Staff Sword of Honour for standing first in overall merit in the pilots’ course. Flying Officer Chayan Agarwal and Flying Officer A Varadharajan were awarded President’s Plaque for being first in overall merit in navigation and ground duty branches respectively.
Congratulating the passing-out cadets, the Sri Lankan Air Chief cautioned that “at times one may have to take hard decisions which may not be popular or it may even a hurt few, but we should be guided by the larger interest of the Force and the Nation”, and advised the young officers to balance the sense of idealism with realistic ground situation. The combined graduation parade marks the culmination of rigorous training schedule of one year and heralds the entry of another generation of officers in the IAF, according to a defence release.
The Flight Cadets undergo professional and advanced training at various institutions besides AFA — Air Force Stations Hakimpet, Begumpet, Yelahanka, and Air Force Administrative College (Coimbatore) — as per their specialisation and finally pass-out together from the portals of the ‘Sekhon’ Block of the AFA. The parade was witnessed by a large gathering of military and civil dignitaries along with the family members and friends of the graduating Flight Cadets.
The astounding display by the IAF’s sky diving team ‘Akash Ganga’ dotting the skyline with colourful parachutes, the fiery aerobatic displays by the PC-7 MK II (the aircraft currently used in AFA to train greenhorn pilots) and breathtaking aerobatics by the Suryakiran Formation aerobatic team, Hawk formation team, Sarang Helicopter team and the Su-30 MK-I aircraft enthralled the audience.
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Cadets celebrate after the 110 flight Cadets Combined Graduation passing out Parade at Air Force Academy Dundigal, Hyderabad on Saturday. PTI Photo
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19-December, 2016 17:28 IST
Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa to be the next IAF chief
Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC will takeover as Chief of Air Staff on 31 December 2016, on retirement of Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC. Air Marshal BS Dhanoa will be the 25th Chief of the IAF since independence. The appointment was formally announced on 17 Dec.
Air Marshal BS Dhanoa took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on 01 June 2015. He was commissioned in the IAF in June 1978 as a fighter pilot. He is an alumnus of Rashtriya Indian Military College, the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
The Air Marshal has mainly flown the Kiran and MiG-21 aircraft with flying experience across the entire spectrum of fighter aircraft from the Jaguar to the state of the art MiG-29 & Su-30 MKI, with an immaculate record of flight safety throughout his distinguished career as a field commander.
The Air Marshal has many feathers in his hat. As Commanding Officer of a front line ground attack fighter squadron, he led the IAF punch during the ‘Limited War’ against Pakistan to evict the enemy from their ‘dug in’ defences in the icy heights of Kargil region. During the conflict, under his leadership and supervision, the squadron devised unique and innovative methods of bombing in the night at altitudes never before attempted in the history of Air Warfare. While prior to the war, the squadron, for its high degree of professionalism and peace time training had been adjudged as the best fighter squadron of HQ WAC, post the conflict it emerged as the most decorated IAF unit of Kargil War. The Air Marshal himself was awarded Vayu Sena Medal for his exceptional devotion to duty prior to the war and the coveted Yudh Seva Medal post war for his outstanding bravery and leadership during the conflict, both in the year 1999. His command tenure of a Forward (Fighter) Base Support Unit was equally illustrious with the base being adjudged as the best in maintenance despite being an FBSU and was runner-up for the Pride of SWAC Trophy. He also holds the highest flying instructional category in the IAF and was handpicked to establish the ‘IAF Training Team’ abroad.
The Air Marshal has the distinction of having held a number of significant staff appointments at Operational Commands, Joint Training Establishments and Air Headquarters. The appointments include Director Targeting Cell at Air Headquarters, Director Fighter Operations & War Planning at Headquarters Western Air Command, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Intelligence) at Air Headquarters, Senior Air Staff Officer of two Operational Commands (Eastern and Western) and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of South Western Air Command. He is presently the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. During his staff tenure, he developed the aerial targeting philosophy against our potential adversaries and transformed the concepts of Air Operations of the Indian Air Force to contemporary war fighting practices of Air Power. The success of performance of IAF units during international exercises in United Kingdom and United States of America under his tenure as VCAS is evident by the fact that all aircraft travelled half way across the globe and still maintained 100% serviceability throughout the exercise. The Air Marshal is also an avid reader and writer of Air Power and Joint Operations. He has held the appointments of Senior Instructor (Air) and Chief Instructor (Air) at the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
In recognition for his meritorious Services he was awarded Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) & Vayusena Medal (VM) in 1999 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2015 by the President of India. He was appointed Honorary ADC to the President of India on 01 Aug 15 and awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) in 2016 by the President of India.
He is married to Mrs. Kamalpreet and they have one son Jasman who is a law graduate.
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19-December, 2016 17:28 IST
Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa to be the next IAF chief
Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC will takeover as Chief of Air Staff on 31 December 2016, on retirement of Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC. Air Marshal BS Dhanoa will be the 25th Chief of the IAF since independence. The appointment was formally announced on 17 Dec.
Air Marshal BS Dhanoa took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on 01 June 2015. He was commissioned in the IAF in June 1978 as a fighter pilot. He is an alumnus of Rashtriya Indian Military College, the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
The Air Marshal has mainly flown the Kiran and MiG-21 aircraft with flying experience across the entire spectrum of fighter aircraft from the Jaguar to the state of the art MiG-29 & Su-30 MKI, with an immaculate record of flight safety throughout his distinguished career as a field commander.
The Air Marshal has many feathers in his hat. As Commanding Officer of a front line ground attack fighter squadron, he led the IAF punch during the ‘Limited War’ against Pakistan to evict the enemy from their ‘dug in’ defences in the icy heights of Kargil region. During the conflict, under his leadership and supervision, the squadron devised unique and innovative methods of bombing in the night at altitudes never before attempted in the history of Air Warfare. While prior to the war, the squadron, for its high degree of professionalism and peace time training had been adjudged as the best fighter squadron of HQ WAC, post the conflict it emerged as the most decorated IAF unit of Kargil War. The Air Marshal himself was awarded Vayu Sena Medal for his exceptional devotion to duty prior to the war and the coveted Yudh Seva Medal post war for his outstanding bravery and leadership during the conflict, both in the year 1999. His command tenure of a Forward (Fighter) Base Support Unit was equally illustrious with the base being adjudged as the best in maintenance despite being an FBSU and was runner-up for the Pride of SWAC Trophy. He also holds the highest flying instructional category in the IAF and was handpicked to establish the ‘IAF Training Team’ abroad.
The Air Marshal has the distinction of having held a number of significant staff appointments at Operational Commands, Joint Training Establishments and Air Headquarters. The appointments include Director Targeting Cell at Air Headquarters, Director Fighter Operations & War Planning at Headquarters Western Air Command, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Intelligence) at Air Headquarters, Senior Air Staff Officer of two Operational Commands (Eastern and Western) and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of South Western Air Command. He is presently the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. During his staff tenure, he developed the aerial targeting philosophy against our potential adversaries and transformed the concepts of Air Operations of the Indian Air Force to contemporary war fighting practices of Air Power. The success of performance of IAF units during international exercises in United Kingdom and United States of America under his tenure as VCAS is evident by the fact that all aircraft travelled half way across the globe and still maintained 100% serviceability throughout the exercise. The Air Marshal is also an avid reader and writer of Air Power and Joint Operations. He has held the appointments of Senior Instructor (Air) and Chief Instructor (Air) at the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
In recognition for his meritorious Services he was awarded Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) & Vayusena Medal (VM) in 1999 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2015 by the President of India. He was appointed Honorary ADC to the President of India on 01 Aug 15 and awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) in 2016 by the President of India.
He is married to Mrs. Kamalpreet and they have one son Jasman who is a law graduate.
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The Chairman Chief of the Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha inspecting the guard of honour, during his farewell visit to HQ Western Air Command, in New Delhi on December 20, 2016.
The Chairman Chief of the Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addressing the personnel of Western Air Command, during his farewell visit to HQ Western Air Command, in New Delhi on December 20, 2016.
The Chairman Chief of the Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addressing the Commanders of Western Air Command, during his farewell visit to HQ Western Air Command, in New Delhi on December 20, 2016.
The Chairman Chief of the Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addressing the personnel of Western Air Command, during his farewell visit to HQ Western Air Command, in New Delhi on December 20, 2016.
The Chairman Chief of the Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addressing the Commanders of Western Air Command, during his farewell visit to HQ Western Air Command, in New Delhi on December 20, 2016.
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24-December, 2016 14:35 IST
SMSOs’ Conclave 02/2016
Senior Maintenance Staff Officers’ Conclave was held at Air Force Station Hindan under the aegis of Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi on 23-24 Dec 2016.
The Conclave was inaugurated by Air Mshl NJS Dhillon AVSM, Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command and was chaired by Air Mshl PP Khandekar, Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance Commandof Indian Air Force. Senior Maintenance Staff Officers of all Operational Commands, Training Command & Maintenance Command of IAF attended the Conclave. The Conclave took stock of the current maintenance support related challenges with focus on optimal operations, enhanced quality of the preventive maintenance, indigenisation and innovation efforts. Theneed to continuously improve the skill/ knowledge level of Maintenance personnel along with improvement in Supply Chain Management were also deliberated. In the closing address the AOM exhorted all maintenance personnel to be proactive, innovative and self reliant in meeting the challenges towards excellent support for all operational tasks of Indian Air Force.
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The Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance Command, Air Marshal P.P. Khandekar addressing the Senior Maintenance Staff Officers of all Operational Commands, Training Command & Maintenance Command Air Officers, during SMSOs conclave 02/2016, Ghaziabad on December 23, 2016.
The Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance Command, Air Marshal P.P. Khandekar in group photograph the Senior Maintenance Staff Officers of all Operational Commands, Training Command & Maintenance Command Air Officers, during SMSOs conclave 02/2016, Ghaziabad on December 23, 2016.
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SMSOs’ Conclave 02/2016
Senior Maintenance Staff Officers’ Conclave was held at Air Force Station Hindan under the aegis of Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi on 23-24 Dec 2016.
The Conclave was inaugurated by Air Mshl NJS Dhillon AVSM, Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command and was chaired by Air Mshl PP Khandekar, Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance Commandof Indian Air Force. Senior Maintenance Staff Officers of all Operational Commands, Training Command & Maintenance Command of IAF attended the Conclave. The Conclave took stock of the current maintenance support related challenges with focus on optimal operations, enhanced quality of the preventive maintenance, indigenisation and innovation efforts. Theneed to continuously improve the skill/ knowledge level of Maintenance personnel along with improvement in Supply Chain Management were also deliberated. In the closing address the AOM exhorted all maintenance personnel to be proactive, innovative and self reliant in meeting the challenges towards excellent support for all operational tasks of Indian Air Force.
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The Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance Command, Air Marshal P.P. Khandekar addressing the Senior Maintenance Staff Officers of all Operational Commands, Training Command & Maintenance Command Air Officers, during SMSOs conclave 02/2016, Ghaziabad on December 23, 2016.
The Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance Command, Air Marshal P.P. Khandekar in group photograph the Senior Maintenance Staff Officers of all Operational Commands, Training Command & Maintenance Command Air Officers, during SMSOs conclave 02/2016, Ghaziabad on December 23, 2016.
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Officials confirmed that during the initial gun trails, its transportability was tested with Mi-17 V5 helicopters. There are 151 Mi-17 V5s in service with the IAF and plans are under way to procure 48 more.
Of the total helicopter holding of the IAF which is around 400, nearly one-half consists of Mi-8/Mi-17 variants. The rest includes Dhruvs, Chetaks/Cheetahs/Cheetals (Cheetahs with the Shakti aero-engine), Mi 25/35 Attack Helicopters and heavy lift Mi-26 helicopters which are used for special tasks. Additional Dhruvs, Apache Attack Helicopters and Chinook heavy-lift craft are to be inducted in the near future. The helicopter fleet is getting some invigoration with the induction of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) which is already in service, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) which is under development by HAL and the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) which will take some time to be ready for induction. The Mi-35 attack helicopter would be replaced by the Boeing AH-64 Apache, and the heavy-lift Mi-26 by the CH-47 Chinook.
The Mi-17 V5 has a maximum AUW of 12 tonnes and can carry 36 passengers.
Of the total helicopter holding of the IAF which is around 400, nearly one-half consists of Mi-8/Mi-17 variants. The rest includes Dhruvs, Chetaks/Cheetahs/Cheetals (Cheetahs with the Shakti aero-engine), Mi 25/35 Attack Helicopters and heavy lift Mi-26 helicopters which are used for special tasks. Additional Dhruvs, Apache Attack Helicopters and Chinook heavy-lift craft are to be inducted in the near future. The helicopter fleet is getting some invigoration with the induction of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) which is already in service, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) which is under development by HAL and the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) which will take some time to be ready for induction. The Mi-35 attack helicopter would be replaced by the Boeing AH-64 Apache, and the heavy-lift Mi-26 by the CH-47 Chinook.
The Mi-17 V5 has a maximum AUW of 12 tonnes and can carry 36 passengers.
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