Induction Of C-295 Aircraft "Heralds New Era Of Air Force": IAF Ex-Chief

The first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft was inducted into the Indian Air Force in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh earlier in the day.

The induction of C-295 aircraft "heralds a new era for the Air Force" and this fleet will in times to come become the backbone of the force's tactical lift capability, former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (retd) said on Monday.

The first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft was inducted into the Indian Air Force in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh earlier in the day.

The induction ceremony took place at the Hindon airbase near Delhi. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari was also present on the occasion.