Mysore/Mysuru: The MI-17 helicopter, owned by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and carrying Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is scheduled to land at the helipad set up at Oval Grounds on Sunday, Apr. 14, approximately at 2.30 pm (exact time pending confirmation). Hectic preparations are underway to ensure the readiness of the helipads. The Prime Minister…
Delhi R-Day IAF display: Mysurean Punya Nanjappa to fly MiG-29
January 24, 2024By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysore/Mysuru: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to showcase a breathtaking spectacle with a flypast featuring 51 aircraft during the Republic Day (R-Day) celebrations on Jan. 26 in New Delhi. This impressive lineup includes 29 fighter aircraft, 8 transport planes, 13 helicopters and one heritage aircraft. Adding to the…
‘Ferretti’ wins Air Force Trophy
January 18, 2024Air Marshal B. Manikantan AVSM, VM AOC-in-C, SAC, IAF, presenting ‘The Air Force Trophy’ to M. Eshwer, trainer of ‘Ferretti,’ which won the races on the 8th day of Mysore (Winter) Races at Mysore Race Club (MRC) premises in city yesterday. The winning horse, owned by Pallon S. Mistry rep. Manjri Horse Breed’s Farm Pvt….
Air Show tomorrow
October 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Show, a part of Dasara 2023, will be held on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 between 4 pm and 4.45 pm. While the Air Show on Oct. 22 (not rehearsals) will be open to the public, the show on Oct. 23 will be open only for pass-holders where…
Dasara Air Show on Oct. 23
October 18, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara-2023, the District Administration and Indian Air Force have organised Air Show by Surya Kiran Aerobatic team at Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap here on Oct. 23. The Air Show rehearsal will be held from 4 pm on Oct. 22 for which entry is free and public are urged to be…
A tribute: IAF Veteran Sergeant M.N. Subramani Service Before Self
September 24, 2023By Maj.Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere Mandetira Nanayya Subramani (M.N. Subramani) passed away in Mysuru on Sept. 21, 2023, a day when day and night were equal. This coincidence seems significant, given Subramani’s unwavering dedication to the principles of equality and justice, a commitment few could match. I first had the privilege of meeting Subramani shortly…
VeKare Trust President, veteran M.N. Subramani passes away
September 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mandetira N. Subramani (67), Ex-Sergeant of Indian Air Force and a resident of No. 124, 19th Cross, 25th Main, C Block in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away in the wee hours of today following a heart attack. An advocate and President of VeKare Ex-Servicemen Trust, Mysuru, Subramani leaves behind his wife Shakuntala, son Suraj,…
Group Captain Abhinav Chaturvedi attains superannuation
August 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Group Captain Abhinav Chaturvedi, Commanding Officer, 4 Karnataka Air Sqn NCC unit, handed over the command of the Unit to Wing Commander G.S. Asish on Aug. 4, following his retirement after an illustrious career in the Indian Air Force. Group Captain Abhinav Chaturvedi, an alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, has also been…
IAF’s exhibition vehicle in city colleges from July 4
June 22, 2023It has aircraft flight simulators, Glasstron goggles, Virtual Reality headsets for students to have hands-on experience Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to attract young individuals to join the IAF (Indian Air Force), a unique mobile platform called IPEV (Induction Publicity Exhibition Vehicle) has been launched to promote the IAF’s activities nationwide. It is a big blue…
Trainer jet crashes in Chamarajanagar
June 1, 2023Both pilots eject safely with parachutes; Court of Inquiry ordered to ascertain cause of accident Chamarajanagar: Two pilots of a light-weight Indian Air Force (IAF) Kiran Jet Trainer aircraft (HAL HJT-16 Kiran) had a providential escape after ejecting themselves from their plane before it crashed and turned into a fireball this noon. The incident occurred…
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