IAF Chief Dhanoa to fly YAK 130 during Russia visit

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Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa

Head of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Chief of Staff Committee Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa is embarking on a bilateral four days goodwill visit to Russia from July 9.

According to a press release , Air Chief Dhanoa is scheduled to visit various operational and training units in Russia . He will fly a sortie in the Russian Trainer aircraft YAK-130 as well. Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa will interact with senior functionaries of the Russian armed forces amongst others.

“The visit would provide further impetus towards defence cooperation as well as strengthen relationships and enable engagement in productive exchanges between the two Air Forces”, said the press release.