First C-295 transport aircraft of Indian Air Force lands in Gujarat's Vadodara

First C-295 transport aircraft of Indian Air Force lands in Gujarat's Vadodara

The first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft landed in Vadodara on Wednesday, days after it was handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the southern Spanish city of Seville. The aircraft, which was flown by Group Captain PS Negi, would be formally inducted into the IAF at a ceremony that will be held in Hindon near Delhi on September 25. The plane took off from Spain on September 15 from Seville and made three stopovers in Malta, Egy

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First C-295 Transport Aircraft Lands At Air Force Station In Gujarat

The first C-295 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force landed at Air Force Station Gujarat's Vadodara on Wednesday, officials said. The aircraft was flown by Group Captain PS Negi and landed today after taking off from Bahrain, IAF officials told ANI. The IAF's first C-295 MW aircraft landed in Vadodara today. The aircraft would be handed over to the #IAF in a formal ceremony on 25 Sep 23 at AF Stn Hindan by the Honourable Raksha Mantri Sh…

First C-295 transport aircraft of IAF lands at Vadodara airbase

The first C-295 transport plane was officially handed over to the IAF during a ceremony held in Seville, Spain, last week. This versatile aircraft has the capability to perform various missions, including special operations, disaster response, and maritime patrol duties.