Vayu Aerospace and Defence Review, the bi-monthly aviation and defence magazine from New Delhi is now in its 50th year and is India oldest trade publication. Vayu is extremely well respected both domestically and internationally in aviation and defence circles both in India and abroad. We have a large panel of professionals, analysts and an Editorial Team from all fields of the defence spectrum who regularly contribute to the publication. We also regularly participate at all major air and defence shows world over. Besides publishing activities including books on aerospace matters, we also organise many seminars and conferences on the aviation and defence industry every year.
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Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says.. : In August 1972, a few months after the 1971 War, I was sent from 37 Squadron, in Hasimara flying Hunters, to 221 Squadron in Bareilly for conversion on the Su-7/22.
Indian Navy bids farewell to Il-38SD LRMPA: The Indian Navy's Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft bid farewell after 46 years of service to the nation. The decommissioning ceremony was held on 31 Oct 23 at INS Hansa, Dabolim.
Piotr Butowski recalls the “First flight, last flight” of Il-38SD: On 3 July 2003, Khodynka returned to aviation life for a few hours. The first upgraded Indian Il-38SD, IN305, was rolled out of Ilyushin's hangar and then the preparations lasted for about an hour.
Updates from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL): The IAF has inducted the 1st of 6 new Dornier Do-228 aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. This new version is equipped with new engines, composite propellers, upgraded avionics and a glass cockpit.