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New Delhi: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, today led the 'Gurukul' formation during the flypast at the inaugural ceremony of 14th edition of Asia's largest aero show -- Aero India 2023 -- in Karnataka's Bengaluru. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's indigenous fixed wing trainer aircraft flew in the formation, which had seven aircraft run-in from 12 o'clock of the audience at 500 ft above ground level, and flew past over the dais. The Air Chief Marshal led the formation flying a LCA SPT aircraft, flanked by 2xHTTs (Hindustan Turbo Trainers) and 2xliTs (Intermediate Jet Trainers), HAWK-i followed in line astern of LCA SPT and Hindustan-228 trailed the formation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the mega air show, which will display indigenous equipment and technologies to forge partnerships with foreign companies. An F-16 Fighting Falcon duo, one of the United States Air Force's (USAF) leading fighter jets, will conduct daily aerial demonstrations. The F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet, the US Navy's most advanced frontline carrier-based, multirole strike fighter available today, will be on static display. Nearly 809 companies from 98 countries are expected to take part in the event.

Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Presently tenanted by an Army officer Commander-in-Chief Presently tenanted by an Navy officer Commander-in-Chief *Rotational Command. Principal Staff Officers at Air Headquarters [ ] Post Rank Name Photo Decorations Reference Rajesh Kumar Anand Air Officer in Charge of Personnel Heads of Services and Directorates [ ] Post Rank Name Photo Decorations Reference Director General of Air Operations Surat Singh Director General of Works and Ceremonial Director General (Aircraft) Alok Singh Director General (Systems) AG Kshirsagar Director General of Medical Services (Air) Director General (Administration) Rajesh Kumar Anand Air Officers of Tri-Services Commands [ ] Post Rank Name Photo Decorations Reference Deputy Chief of (Doctrine, Organisation and Training) Jeetendra Mishra VSM Deputy Chief of (Medical Branch) Rajesh Vaidya VSM Deputy Chief Rakesh Sinha AVSM Senior Staff Officers of Air Commands [ ] Post Rank Name Photo Decorations Reference Senior Air Staff Officer Nagesh Kapoor Senior Air Staff Officer Tejinder Singh Senior Air Staff Officer Sunil Kashinath Vidhate Senior Air Staff Officer Senior Air Staff Officer Makarand Ranade Senior Air Staff Officer Surendra Kumar Indoria Senior Maintenance Staff Officer Chakalayil Rajappa Mohan Commandants of Training Institutions [ ] Post Rank Name Photo Decorations Reference Presently tenanted by a naval officer Presently tenanted by an army officer Commandant Manish Khanna See also [ ] • • Reference...

The new vice chief of the IAF is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, the Defence Services Staff College and the National Defence College. He was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of the IAF on December 21,1984. AP Singh is a qualified flying instructor with more than 5,000 hours of flying experience on a variety of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. During his career, Singh commanded an operational fighter squadron and a frontline air base. As a test pilot, he led the MiG-29 Upgrade Project Management Team in Moscow, Russia. He was also the Project Director (Flight Test) at the National Flight Test Centre and looked after the flight testing of the Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas).

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Airmen from the U.S. are participating in the exercise Cope India 2023--or CI23-- with the Indian Air Force, April 10-21, 2023. The exercise will take place across Indian Air Force stations in Panagarh and Kalaikunda in West Bengal as well as Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Exercise CI23 is a long-standing Pacific Air Forces-sponsored Field Training Exercise that builds on existing capabilities, aircrew tactics and force employment. “We are grateful for the opportunity to return for this year’s exercise and continue strengthening these key relationships,” said Col. Biren Oberoi, Cope India 2023 U.S. Exercise Director. “Cope India provides a unique opportunity to promote compatibility among our forces and build on our collective strengths to increase our capabilities.” Following participation in the highly successful Aero India 2023, PACAF is continuing to grow the partnership between U.S. and Indian defense services through information sharing, liaison officers, and increasingly complex exercises such as CI23. This year’s event is projected to be one of the largest Cope India exercises ever, with specific training to increase cooperation alongside IAF airmen during the exercise. Cope India showcases the U.S. and India’s commitment to the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific region. Cope India began in 2004 as a fighter training exercise held at Air Station Gwalior, India and returned for the first time since 2018. The exercise has evolv...

IAF helicopters flypast at the inauguration of Aero India 2023 at IAF Yelahanka Airforce Station, in Bengaluru on Monday. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR The much-awaited Aero India 2023 got off to a spectacular start with the Chief of Indian Air (IAF) V.R. Chaudhri leading the display with a Gurukul formation during the inaugural flypast. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhri who is also a Cat ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor piloted the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas which was flanked by one Hawk-i aircraft, one Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) and one Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40). This was the first time an IAF Chief participated in the inaugural flypast of the Aero India, showcasing the capabilities of the indigenous fighter jet and its export potential. In the recent past, Middle Eastern, South East Asian and some African countries have expressed interest in the LCA. Tiranga formation The flypast began with the Tiranga formation with three Kiran MKII aircraft followed by Dhwaj formation with four Mi 17 helicopters carrying the national flag, the IAF and G-20 flags. Also taking part in the flypast were Advanced Light Helicopter, Light Combat Helicopter, Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS), Sukhoi-30 Mki, MiG-29, Jaguars, Mirage 2000s, Rafle and Boeing P-8i. The Light Combat Helicopter, Sukhoi-30 Mki, LCA also demonstrated their capabilities. There was also a flypast of the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team’s nine aircraft and the Globemaster. Surya Kiran disp...

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM ADC was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 29 Dec 1982. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Flying Instructors’ School and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. The Chief has a rich and varied experience of operational flying, having flown over 3800 hours. During his career, he has held numerous Command and Staff appointments and has been an Air Force Examiner on fighter and trainer aircraft. He is a Cat ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor and an Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner. The Chief has the unique distinction of being an instructor at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington as well as Defence Services Command and Staff College, Zambia. The Air Chief Marshal has commanded a frontline fighter squadron and two important fighter bases. Some of his notable assignments include Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Air Defence), Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel Officers) and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, where he spearheaded several major procurement cases of the IAF. He later was Air Officer Commanding-in- Chief of Western Air Command and Vice Chief of the Air Staff before taking over as Chief of the Air Staff on 30 Sep 21. He is married to Mrs Neeta Chaudhari and they are blessed with two sons.

Incumbent , , , since30 September 2021 Type Leader and Commanding Officer of the Air Force Abbreviation CAS Member of Reports to Appointer 3 years or at the age of 62, whichever is earlier. Constituting instrument Precursor Air Officer Commanding, Formation 26January 1950 ;73 years ago ( 1950-01-26) First holder Deputy Salary ₹250,000 (US$3,100) monthly Website The Chief of the Air Staff (India), known also as the Air Force Chief, has been the title of the professional head of the The current CAS is Office of the Chief of the Air Staff [ ] At Independence, the head of the Air Force designated as the " Air Marshal Commanding, Royal Indian Air Force". On 1 March 1948, the title of "Chief of the Air Staff" was added, Chief of the Air Staff and Commander-in-Chief, Royal Indian Air Force" on 21 June to maintain uniformity across the three armed services. The "Royal" designation was dropped when India became a republic on 26 January 1950. Thus re-designating the head of IAF to " Chief of the Air Staff and Commander-in-Chief, Indian Air Force". The Commanders-In-Chief (Change in Designation) Act, 1955 re-designated the head of IAF to " Chief of the Air Staff". The position was held by a Appointments to the office are made by the Appointees [ ] • (PDF). Seventh Central (PDF) on 20 November 2015 . Retrieved 13 August 2017. • Biswas, Shreya, ed. (29 June 2016). . Retrieved 24 September 2017. • Quint, The (21 September 2021). TheQuint . Retrieved 21 September 2021. • (PDF). Press Inf...

Air Marshal A P Singh has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, officials said on January 30, 2023. He will succeed Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, who will retire from service on January 31, 2023. Air Marshal A P Singh is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command. He will take charge as the Vice Chief on Wednesday, the officials said. He was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 21, 1984. Air Marshal A P Singh is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot with more than 4,900 hours of service flying on a variety of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. His operational tenures include being the Flight Commander and Commanding Officer of a MiG 27 squadron and Air Officer Commanding of an air base. As a test pilot, he has served in Aircraft and System Testing Establishment in various ranks and capacities. He also led the MiG 29 Upgrade Project Management Team in Moscow, Russia. He was the Project Director (Flight Test) at National Flight Test Centre looking after the flight testing of Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and Air Defence Commander at the South Western Air Command. Prior to taking over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command, he was Senior Air Staff Officer at the Eastern Air Command.

Feb 14, 2023, 12:06AM IST Source: ANI Indian Airforce Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Feb 13 briefed about Made-in-India aircraft of the IAF. Speaking to ANI, Chaudhary said, “We've signed a contract for 83 LCA Mark 1As. We're also in pipeline to get LCA Mark 2s & the AMCA. Apart from that, surface-to-air weapons, MRSAM & new generation Akash will form a big portion of our surface-to-air guided weapon inventory.” “LCA Mark 1A induction will start next year. As per the contract, LCA Mark 2 prototype, after it rolls out, the production should start in 2-3 years. For AMCA, once the prototype rolls out, the production should be able to start in 2-3 years after that,” he added.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM ADC was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 29 Dec 1982. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Flying Instructors’ School and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. The Chief has a rich and varied experience of operational flying, having flown over 3800 hours. During his career, he has held numerous Command and Staff appointments and has been an Air Force Examiner on fighter and trainer aircraft. He is a Cat ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor and an Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner. The Chief has the unique distinction of being an instructor at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington as well as Defence Services Command and Staff College, Zambia. The Air Chief Marshal has commanded a frontline fighter squadron and two important fighter bases. Some of his notable assignments include Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Air Defence), Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel Officers) and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, where he spearheaded several major procurement cases of the IAF. He later was Air Officer Commanding-in- Chief of Western Air Command and Vice Chief of the Air Staff before taking over as Chief of the Air Staff on 30 Sep 21. He is married to Mrs Neeta Chaudhari and they are blessed with two sons.