IAF Chief Formally Inducts Dornier Aircraft Into No. 41 Sqaudron

New Delhi: Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria has formally inducted the light utility aircraft Dornier into No. 41 ‘Otters’ Squadron, a statement by the central government said. The aircraft was inducted on Monday during a ceremony held at Air Force Station, Palam. In 2015, the IAF had signed a contract to purchase 14 Dornier […]

31 Dec 2019 18:26 IST

IAF Chief Formally Inducts Dornier Aircraft Into No. 41 Sqaudron — Bhadauria

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New Delhi: Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria has formally inducted the light utility aircraft Dornier into No. 41 'Otters' Squadron, a statement by the central government said.

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The aircraft was inducted on Monday during a ceremony held at Air Force Station, Palam.

In 2015, the IAF had signed a contract to purchase 14 Dornier aircraft, which are flight inspection system planes, for Rs 1,090 crore from the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

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"While the first aircraft was delivered on November 19, the second is expected to be delivered in early 2020," the statement added.

(PTI)

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