Defence Ministry surprised over crash of Su-30

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 16:16

Defence Ministry on Wednesday said it was surprised over the crash of one of its frontline Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, which are the latest and most-advanced war planes in IAF inventory, and ordered a probe into it.

Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Pune; pilots safe

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 14:08

A Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft of IAF crashed in an open stretch of land while on a routine mission but the two pilots flying it ejected safely.

Indo-Russian stealth fighter makes debut

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 19:31

Russia on Wednesday unveiled its first stealth fighter here, lifting the curtain on the secret project being developed at a fraction of the cost of American F-22 and F-35 fighters.

Govt grants Dhoni, Sachin’s wish of flying Sukhoi

Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 00:00

The Indian Defense Ministry has granted permission to batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and Team India captain MS Dhoni to fly Su-30MKI (Sukhoi).

Sukhoi Superjet conducts first passenger flight

Last Updated: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 16:54

The aircraft was delivered to Armavia at a ceremony in Armenia on Wednesday.

Dhoni to fly in frontline Sukhoi fighter

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 00:00

MS Dhoni will fly in a frontline Sukhoi fighter with the IAF making him an offer as a goodwill gesture after the team`s World Cup victory.

After Sukhoi, Prez Patil to ride a golf cart

Last Updated: Monday, January 3, 2011, 15:50

After making history by flying in a frontline Sukhoi fighter jet a couple of years ago, President Pratibha Patil will hop on to a rather modest machine on her way to a beach here on Tuesday - a golf cart.

IAF to discuss Sachin’s Sukhoi flight after S Africa series

Last Updated: Monday, December 20, 2010, 00:00

IAF will discuss Tendulkar’s desire to fly the Sukhoi fighter jet after SA series.

Russian Air Force to acquire more than 1,500 jets amid reforms

Last Updated: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 18:41

Russia will invest 20 trillion roubles in defence till 2020.

IAF celebrates Air Force day in style

Last Updated: Friday, October 8, 2010, 10:34

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Friday celebrated 78 years of its existence with an elaborate parade and aerobatics display at the air base here.

Full Sukhoi squadron in Tezpur

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 13:45

Another squadron is expected to be brought to Upper Assam base of Chabua by the end of year.

Sukhoi superjet engines have flaws: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 15:17

Engines for Russia`s new Superjet-100 airliner have failed to receive certification as they have several significant flaws, a business daily said Tuesday.