IAF chief takes final trainer sortie near Hyderabad, flies Kiran aircraftAir Chief Marshal AP Singh concluded his tenure with a Kiran aircraft flight at the Air Force Academy. He received a water cannon salute up...
20 Oct, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Farmer finds door of private jet that fell off within 3 minutes of takeoff from Nigeria’s capital, 3000 feet in the airA private plane operated by Triton Aviation experienced an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Abuja. The incident occurred when a...
18 Oct, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Two British aircraft encounter unidentified objects over North Sea, neither shows up on radarTwo RAF aircraft reported close encounters with unidentified objects over the North Sea in February, including one incident in which a pilo...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Royal Caribbean passenger rescued after nearly 20 hours at sea reveals why she intentionally jumped from ship in GreeceA 44-year-old woman who was rescued after spending nearly 20 hours in the Ionian Sea near Zakynthos, Greece, has revealed why she intention...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Bullock cart delivered fuel to Air India flight when J.R.D Tata was carrying airmail from Karachi to Bombay; he stopped to refuel at Ahmedabad on October 15, 1932Air India's aviation story began on October 15, 1932, when J.R.D. Tata piloted a De Havilland Puss Moth carrying airmail from Karachi to Ah...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Air India tightens spending controls as it battles losses and high fuel costsAir India is forming a dedicated team to identify cost-saving opportunities in operations while facing significant challenges. The airline ...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Air Canada Flight 143 bound for Edmonton ran out of fuel mid-air after ground crews used pounds instead of kilograms while calculating its load; pilots glided the powerless Boeing 767 to safety but faced consequencesOn July 23, 1983, Air Canada Flight 143 faced a critical fuel shortage, prompting an emergency landing in Gimli, Manitoba, coinciding with ...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Airbus forecasts huge hiring gap as aviation services market expandsAirbus projects a need for 2.44 million personnel in aviation, including pilots and maintenance staff. This forecast highlights challenges ...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Rafale beats China’s J-16 fighter in Egypt’s ‘Eagles of Civilization’ exercise, Chinese pilots accept fighter jet’s edge in dogfight: ReportDuring an exercise between Egypt and China, the Egyptian Air Force’s Rafale fighter jets reportedly demonstrated better performance than Ch...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
This country allows US, UK, Canada and New Zealand residents join its military without citizenship. Check eligibility, age limit and moreIn 2024, Australia allowed eligible permanent residents from the US, UK, Canada and New Zealand to apply to join its military without obtai...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Airbus tests US-built combat drone in Europe, eyes Eurofighter teaming in 2027Airbus has successfully conducted a test flight of the Valkyrie drone in Europe, demonstrating the potential for military drone integration...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
New Zealand eyes deeper role in Exercise Tarang Shakti; Defence Adviser says maritime a key area of cooperation with IndiaNew Zealand Defence Adviser Commodore Andrew Dowling on Saturday said his country wants to be more involved in India's multinational air co...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
US made no formal F-35 fighter jets offer to India: IAF chiefAir Chief Marshal A P Singh addressed the media regarding the absence of an official US offer for F-35 jets. He humorously highlighted the ...
10 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Victory smiles on those who anticipate changes in character of warfare: IAF chiefDuring a seminar discussing modern warfare dynamics, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh pointed out the importance of predicting shifts in conflic...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Thailand’s Queen Suthida makes history with her first solo flight in Gripen fighter; watch viral video hereQueen Suthida of Thailand reached a historic milestone on October 8, 2026, by successfully flying a Gripen fighter jet. After undergoing an...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
IAF needs to spread its wings: Is the declining squadron strength in the IAF a sign of deeper systemic issues?Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh has raised concerns about declining squadron strength ahead of Air Force Day. The phased retirement...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
IAF has grown into exceptional, network-centric force: Air Chief Marshal A P SinghAir Chief Marshal A P Singh highlighted the Indian Air Force's operational capabilities at the 94th Air Force Day celebrations. The event i...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.18 PM IST