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LCA Set for Final Operational Clearance in December 2014 [PHOTOS]

India's indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) named Tejas obtained the second Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) on Friday.

Dec 20, 2013

India’s Fighter Jet Set for Second Initial Operational Clearance on Friday

India's long awaited indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is set to receive the second Initial Operational Clearance on Friday in Bangalore.

Dec 19, 2013

AirAsiaX places $6 bn order for 25 Airbus A330s

Low-cost Malaysian airline AirAsia X announced Wednesday an order of 25 long-range A330-300 aircraft with a catalogue price of nearly $6 billion (4.4 billion euros) as it looks to return to serving Europe. Duration: 0:59

Dec 19, 2013

Pakistan launches production of new fighter jet

Pakistan on Wednesday launched production of a new version of a combat aircraft featuring upgraded avionics and weapons system.

Dec 19, 2013

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Japan Approves New Defence Strategy to Counter China; Pledges to Build Drones, Aircraft, Amphibious Force

In a move that is widely seen as measure aimed to counter China, Japan's cabinet has approved a new defense strategy that will bolster its military prowess across the East China Sea.

Dec 17, 2013

Mandela Comes Home to Final Resting Place; 4500 Guests Attend Xhosa-Style Funeral in Qunu [Photos]

Around 4,500 guests, including foreign dignitaries, are in attendance at the funeral of Nelson Mandela in a grand Xhosa-style ceremony in his ancestral home of Qunu.

Dec 15, 2013

IAF set to induce indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas

Hyderabad, Dec 14 (ANI): Indian Air Force set to induce indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas next month, after achieving its first Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) later this month. Air Force Chief, N.A.K. Browne, said that the '4plus generation' LCA designated as 'Tejas', is all set to be inducted in the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the project for Mark II, designed to be more powerful and capable, will commence soon. After long delays and several cost overruns, Tejas, which will replace aged fighter aircraft MIG 21, will be inducted on December 20 in the IT hub Bangalore by Defence Minister, A.K. Antony. While attending a Combined Graduation Parade of Air Force Academy in Hyderabad on Saturday, Air Chief N.A.K. Browne, told mediapersons that 40 aircrafts of Mark I will be inducted by the IAF.

Dec 14, 2013

Close shave for Rahul Gandhi at IGI airport

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi had a narrow escape at Indira Gandhi International airport while returning from Rae Bareli in his private jet. Another aircraft was still on the runway on which his private business jet was to land. However, luckily just when Rahul's Cessna Citation was about to land, the airport traffic control alerted Rahul's pilot to abort the landing. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has now ordered a probe into the incident. According to sources it was a very close shave.

Dec 12, 2013

Assassin’s Creed 5: Ubisoft Sets up Fan Poll on Future of Assassin’s Creed

To find out what fans expected from Ubisoft's upcominh Assassin's Creed 5, the game developer has set up a poll for them.

Dec 9, 2013

Manipur hosts large delegation from Myanmar to strengthen cultural ties

Imphal, Dec 06 (ANI): On Nov. 21, the first international flight from Myanmar landed at Tulihal International Airport in Imphal. The Golden Myanmar Airlines aircraft arrived with over 100 passengers to take part in the annual Sangai Festival. The delegation, including the Chief Minister of Mandalay region, U Ye Mint, the Chief Minister of Sagaing Region, U Thar Aye, several Meitei Diaspora and media persons were warmly received by Manipur Chief Minister O.Ibobi Singh. Manipur is hopeful of turning a significant regional hub for international flights to Southeast Asian countries, thereby promoting trade, tourism, business and investment. A business conclave was also organised to explore trade and investment opportunities between Manipur and Myanmar. The Myanmar delegation interacted with Manipuri traders and discussed the issues concerning border trade. Both sides were keen on capitalizing on the huge potential for joint ventures between the two countries in several sectors.

Dec 7, 2013