Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Petrol Diesel Prices
Char Dham Yatra
Gyanvapi Mosque
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Army, IAF ground 280 choppers for safety check
India

Army, IAF ground 280 choppers for safety check

Army, IAF ground 280 choppers for safety check
Written by Supriya
Edited by NewsBytes Desk
Dec 07, 2016, 04:19 pm 3 min read
Army, IAF ground 280 choppers for safety check
Credits:

The Army and the IAF have grounded over 280 Cheetah and Chetak helicopters for safety checks after the Cheetah helicopter crash in West Bengal. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will now conduct a safety audit of all the choppers before they are given the go-ahead to fly again. The navy also operates 40 such choppers but they have bot been grounded yet.

Details
Indian's Air Force's dwindling numbers

For decades the Indian Air Force (IAF) relied on Soviet-era MiG fighter aircraft but with time older planes have been retired. In 2014, the then Defence Minister disclosed half of 870 MiGs from Russia had been lost in accidents. Despite approval for 45 combat-aircraft squadrons, the IAF effectively has only 30 squadrons (approx. 600 aircraft): most of which comprise of 30 year old MiG-21s.

Why
IAF's precarious situation

Difficulties to procure spare parts for Russian planes have made it much harder for IAF to keep up maintenance and training. Defence contracts take so long to finalize that prices increase immensely; instead of originally sanctioned 120 Rafael jets, India would now only buy 36. India's defence offset clauses also impose stringent obligations on foreign defence manufacturers and hold up deals for long.

July 2016
IAF's transport aircraft goes missing

Two weeks ago, an Antonov AN-32 cargo flight carrying 29 people went missing over the Bay of Bengal. This 35 year old aircraft had reported technical snags thrice in July alone. After weeks of intensive search-ops, it was reported that there was no underwater emergency beacon on the AN-32 and locating it was impossible. There are 80 AN-32 operational in the Indian Air Force.

05 Aug 2016
Indian Air Force's Hawk Trainer crashes

Minutes after taking off from the Kalaikunda Air Force base in West Bengal, the aircraft developed a "technical snag" and crashed within the boundary of the base. The pilots, however, ejected safely. In June last year another Advanced Hawk Trainer had crashed at the same air force base while taking off. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to look into this incident.

Information
Trainee Fighter Pilots

The Hawk advanced jet trainer is a British-made single engine plane that trainee fighter pilots undergo their stage-III training on for a one year period.

Details
Strengthening the IAF

The sharply dropping number of the IAF fleet set off alarm bells; India is now determined to add 400 warplanes to the IAF's current strength by the year 2030. India has finalized a deal with France for 36 Rafael jets; an order for 72 Sukhoi-30 jets has been placed. The IAF will also induct 120 Tejas light combat aircraft; first delivery was in July.

Historical
Cheetah Helicopter crashes in WB

On 30 November, a Cheetah helicopter of the Indian army crashed at the Sukna Military camp in West Bengal killing three officers on board and injuring a Junior Commissioned Officer.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Supriya
Supriya
Mail
#GrammarNazi #TravelerAtHeart
NewsBytes Desk
NewsBytes Desk
Mail
Latest
West Bengal
Indian Air Force
Bay of Bengal
Air Force
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Latest
Pagani C10 spied testing; to be unveiled this September
Pagani C10 spied testing; to be unveiled this September Auto
Geek Pride Day: 5 signs you are a geek!
Geek Pride Day: 5 signs you are a geek! Lifestyle
Volkswagen Touareg EDITION 20 breaks cover: Check features
Volkswagen Touareg EDITION 20 breaks cover: Check features Auto
National Senior Health & Fitness Day: 5 senior-friendly physical activities
National Senior Health & Fitness Day: 5 senior-friendly physical activities Lifestyle
2022 French Open: Simona Halep and Paula Badosa advance
2022 French Open: Simona Halep and Paula Badosa advance Sports
West Bengal
Calcutta HC orders CBI-NIA probe in Malda's religious conversion case
Calcutta HC orders CBI-NIA probe in Malda's religious conversion case India
5 popular tourist places to visit in Murshidabad
5 popular tourist places to visit in Murshidabad Lifestyle
Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; to impact WB, Odisha
Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; to impact WB, Odisha India
WB: BJP worker found dead on brink of Shah's visit
WB: BJP worker found dead on brink of Shah's visit Politics
West Bengal: TMC sweeps bypolls; Mamata Banerjee thanks voters
West Bengal: TMC sweeps bypolls; Mamata Banerjee thanks voters Politics
More News
Indian Air Force
Armed forces want removal of AFSPA from J&K: Rajnath Singh
Armed forces want removal of AFSPA from J&K: Rajnath Singh India
Indian Air Force, Navy partner with DRDO for chaff technology
Indian Air Force, Navy partner with DRDO for chaff technology India
Jharkhand: Cable car collision leaves one dead, several injured
Jharkhand: Cable car collision leaves one dead, several injured India
DRDO successfully test-fires medium-range surface-to-air missile, destroys target
DRDO successfully test-fires medium-range surface-to-air missile, destroys target India
Operation Ganga: Indian Air Force evacuates 798 Indians from Ukraine
Operation Ganga: Indian Air Force evacuates 798 Indians from Ukraine India
More News
Bay of Bengal
Southwest monsoon arrives in Andaman and Nicobar islands: IMD
Southwest monsoon arrives in Andaman and Nicobar islands: IMD India
Cyclone Asani to recurve today; rains in Andhra, Odisha: IMD
Cyclone Asani to recurve today; rains in Andhra, Odisha: IMD India
Cyclone Asani to change course, miss Odisha-Andhra coast: IMD
Cyclone Asani to change course, miss Odisha-Andhra coast: IMD India
Cyclone Asani over Bay of Bengal puts Odisha on alert
Cyclone Asani over Bay of Bengal puts Odisha on alert India
Cyclone Asani: Andaman & Nicobar to witness heavy rains, winds
Cyclone Asani: Andaman & Nicobar to witness heavy rains, winds India
More News
Air Force
WB: Seven dead, 2.5 lakh affected in six flood-hit districts
WB: Seven dead, 2.5 lakh affected in six flood-hit districts India
Axiom Space reveals space tourists visiting ISS for $165 million
Axiom Space reveals space tourists visiting ISS for $165 million Technology
#ComicBytes: Marvel characters who have served in the military
#ComicBytes: Marvel characters who have served in the military Entertainment
Pagani's 829hp Huayra Tricolore is a Rs. 50 crore hypercar
Pagani's 829hp Huayra Tricolore is a Rs. 50 crore hypercar Auto
'AK vs AK': Indian Air Force demands withdrawal of scenes
'AK vs AK': Indian Air Force demands withdrawal of scenes Entertainment
More News
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
IAF Chief flies sortie in IOC LCA Tejas
IAF Chief flies sortie in IOC LCA Tejas Bengaluru
#ComicBytes: DC villains who were initially good people
#ComicBytes: DC villains who were initially good people Entertainment
#ComicBytes: Green Lantern facts which were not shown in films
#ComicBytes: Green Lantern facts which were not shown in films Entertainment
#ComicBytes: Super BFFs; know the best friendships in DC Comics
#ComicBytes: Super BFFs; know the best friendships in DC Comics Entertainment
#ComicBytes: Five betrayals that shook DC Comics to the core
#ComicBytes: Five betrayals that shook DC Comics to the core Entertainment
More News
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022