Ministry of Defence
15-November, 2016 18:20 IST
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha Inaugurates Seminar on Aviation Maintenance Trends by IAF
The Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha inaugurated a seminar on Aviation Maintenance Trends (AVIAMAT-2016) at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi today.
Indian Air Force is organising two day seminar on Aviation Maintenance Trends (AVIAMAT-2016) on 15th and 16th November 2016. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha delivered the inaugural address of the seminar. The focus of the seminar is on the futuristic and alternative aviation maintenance approaches for both, the legacy systems as well as new systems to be inducted in IAF.
The Objective of the seminar is to bring together the designers, producers and users of high-tech aviation equipment so as to exploit the potential of available technologies. This would create a vibrant and advancing front for futuristic aviation maintenance technology. Topics on wide range of subject like Life Extension/ Supply Chain Management & Sustenance of Aircraft, Aviation Sensors & Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems, Trends in Propulsion Engineering & Emerging FOL Trends and Explosives & High Energy Materials would be presented by various delegates from the aviation maintenance field.
The AVIAMAT Seminar will see the participation of aviation experts not only from the sister services but also from other stakeholders like Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) and Directorate General of Aviation Quality Assurance. These agencies have embraced modern technologies and achieved significant indigenization and have a major role in enhancing nation's aviation maintenance technology.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha along with other senior officers releasing a Book on Aviation Maintenance Trends by the Indian Air Force, at the inauguration of a two-day seminar, in New Delhi on November 15, 2016.
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Ministry of Defence
15-November, 2016 18:39 IST
Cycle Expedition Flagged Off : 1 Air Fmn Sig Regt
1. 1 Air Fmn Sig Regt is one of the oldest Sig Regt to be raised in the IA. It was raised at Gillepie Lines, Meerut on 21 Dec 1941. The unit is celebrating its Platinum Jubilee this year. To commemorate this event and the Golden Jubilee of the raising of 1 Air Fmn Sig Regt, a team will embark on an inspiring cycling expedition. The expedition was flagged off by AOC-in-C, Western Air Command, Air Marshal SB Deo PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM & ADC from Western Air Command Headquarters on 15 Nov 2016. The expedition is aimed at inculcating the spirit of adventure amongst all ranks and to spread awareness on the advantages of cycling on health and in reducing pollution.
2. The team consisting of one Officer, two JCOs and nine other ranks (OR) will traverse approximately 1100 km by road. The expedition would be over a 14 days with an average mileage of 70-80 km daily. This activity besides showcasing the disaster relief and humanitarian aid operation being performed by Air Force and Air Fmn Signals will also aim to promote awareness on environmental pollution and its mitigation by encouraging people to adopt cycling as a part of life style. The expedition is led by Capt. Sandeep Chauhan.
The AOC-in- C, Western Air Command, Air Marshal S.B. Deo facilitating the Cycle Expedition flag to Captain Sandeep Chauhan, team leader of Cycle Expedition 1 AFSR, in New Delhi on November 15, 2016.