NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) suffered another setback with the loss of a HAL Tejas earlier this month, Indian media reported. The pilot ejected safely after the aircraft sustained severe damage during landing at an operational or forward air base following a routine training sortie. Read More: India faces setback as Armenia halts Tejas fighter jet […]
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India calls ‘isolated occurrence’ Tejas fighter jet crash in Dubai
NEW DELHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Monday described the crash of a Tejas fighter jet in Dubai last week as an “isolated occurrence” caused by “exceptional circumstances,” without offering further details. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) issues statement on IAF Tejas crash, says the recent Dubai Air Show incident was an isolated case with no […]
JF-17 Thunder steals spotlight at Dubai Airshow 2025
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets commanded global attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025, held from 17th to 21st November, where over 200 aircraft from 98 countries participated. The jets represented Pakistan’s Air Force. They impressed audiences with speed, precision, and skillful maneuvers. Defense experts, aviation enthusiasts, and international media praised Pakistan’s growing aerospace capability. The […]
Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow
DUBAI – An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot. While the cause of the accident has not been officially confirmed, videos circulating online sparked speculation about technical issues with the aircraft. This country is unbelievable. How is anyone supposed to trust a single […]
Indian fighter jet disaster sparks calls for Air Force Chief’s resignation
Dubai: An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic stunt at the Dubai Airshow on Friday. The pilot was killed. The Indian Air Force confirmed the accident and announced an investigation committee to determine the cause. The jet went down at 2:10 PM local time. A video surfaced days earlier showing fuel leaking from […]
JF-17 draws attention at Dubai Airshow; MoU signed for jet procurement
The JF-17 Thunder Block-III drew significant attention, emerging as a “major focal point” at the Dubai Airshow 2025, with an MoU (memorandum of understanding) signed with a friendly country for the procurement of the jet. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement released on Thursday, said that several countries also expressed interest in acquiring […]
Emirates confirms $38 billion Boeing 777X order
Emirates has placed an order for 65 Boeing 777X aircraft in a deal worth $38 billion, announced on the first day of the Dubai Airshow. The purchase reinforces Emirates’ position as a leading Boeing customer. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027. The deal also includes 130 GE9X engines supplied by […]