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IAF's entire Sukhoi fleet grounded for safety checks, expert says nothing unusual

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): The entire fleet of Indian Air Force's Sukhoi aircrafts has been grounded for safety checks after recent crash in Pune. Defence Expert Wing Commander (Retd) Praful Bakshi said that it was nothing unusual about this because such checks ensure that any defect or damage can be prevented from occurring. Oct 22, 2014
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IAF fighter jet crashes into hamlet near Pune during training session

Pune, Oct 15 (ANI): An Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed at Wagholi village, 20 kilometres from Pune city airfield in Maharashtra, during a training session. The Sukhoi-30MK1 jet, which is one of the main aircrafts in the Indian Air Force, was introduced in the Air Force fleet in 1997 and has been considered safe. Both pilots ejected safely and no loss or injury to life has been reported. Locals heard a loud noise and saw the plane fall out of the sky. Police and Air Force teams rushed to the spot after they were informed of the crash. India has 200 Sukhois in its fleet and 70 more jets have been ordered from the Russian manufacturer. But many jets have been reported to have made emergency landings due to malfunctioning. Oct 15, 2014
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Relief and rescue operations crtical over Vizag: IMD

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): IMD DG LS Rathore on Sunday while addressing a press conference said that the relief and rescue operations are critical in Vishakhapatnam and the department is hoping that the aircrafts can be deployed by the 13th morning if the speed of winds decreases. He added that northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh will see heavy rain and high speed winds. He further said that so far maximum damage has taken place in Vishakhapatnam. Oct 12, 2014