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20 Mar

Accord with Russia will improve Su-30 serviceability: HAL chief

New Delhi: The contracts India signed with Russia for long-term maintenance of the Su-30 MKI fleet increase the serviceability of the frontline fighter jet fleet, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chief T. Suvarna Raju said on Monday. According to sources, the contract is worth $315 million. "The deal will bolster the after-sales service and reduce the lead time of procurement of spares drastically," Raju told IANS. "The agreement will result increase in the serviceability of the Su-30MKI fleet as spares would be available on time," he said. On March 17, the HAL signed two contracts with Russians for long-term support for the Su-30 MKI…

15 Feb

Anil Ambani flies in Rafale fighter

Bengaluru: Industrialist Anil Ambani on Wednesday flew in a Rafale fighter jet at the "Aero India 2017" expo air show at the Yelahanka IAF base here. Kitted in flying overalls, G-suit, Armee de l'Air jacket torso harness, flying boots and helmet with oxygen mask, Ambani, 57, took a flight in the fighter jet that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is soon to have in its inventory. A G-suit is an anti-gravity garment worn by fighter pilots to endure high levels of acceleration force (gravity). The suit inflates and prevents blood from pooling in feet and causing loss of body consciousness. "This…