Indian Air Force’s Tejas Mk 1 jet aircraft crashed during an air display at the Dubai Air Show 2025, killing its pilot. Built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), this aircraft flew without any major accidents in its first service period. However, this is the second accident in 24 years.

The first incident took place on March 12, 2024, near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, when a Tejas aircraft crashed during a tri-services exercise and the pilot ejected safely. In both the incidents, the Indian Air Force ordered investigation. In this accident, which took place at the Dubai Air Show 2025, the plane performed a negative-G maneuver shortly before losing control.

The accident happened in Jaisalmer
Initial reports of the 2024 Jaisalmer accident blamed engine trouble (engine shutdown due to oil pump failure). This time the pilot died in an accident at the Dubai Air Show. Let us tell you that this accident happened during a performance in front of the audience.

Tejas designed for export abroad
Actually, Tejas is a single-engine delta-wing light combat aircraft, which has been designed to replace the old aircraft in India’s fighter fleet and to export it abroad. The program has boasted a strong safety record, with only two accidents in more than two decades of development and service (at least as publicly acknowledged). Its role in India’s broader effort to indigenize defense manufacturing draws further public scrutiny.

There will be a court of inquiry
The Indian Air Force has announced a court of inquiry to find out the reasons for the Dubai Air Show accident. Investigators will likely examine flight-data recorder information, maneuver parameters (particularly negative-G turns), engine performance logs, and human aspects of demonstrated flight conditions. Its results may also influence future demonstration-flight protocols, training of demonstration pilots and operational safety procedures for the Tejas fleet.

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The accident of Tejas fighter plane that happened at Dubai Air Show on Friday shocked the entire country. In the presence of thousands of spectators, the indigenous Tejas was performing thrilling stunts in the sky, when suddenly while taking a turn, the aircraft started falling downwards. Within a few seconds, it hit the ground at high speed and there was a huge explosion. High flames were seen rising.

The incident occurred at 2:10 pm local time. People present at the air show were making videos on their mobile phones when this accident happened in front of their eyes. Emergency teams arrived immediately, but it was too late. Indian Air Force also confirmed the crash of Tejas and said that the accident will be investigated and the entire situation will be clarified. After this accident, the Dubai Air Show was stopped for some time.

Indian Air Force pilots reach this position after going through rigorous selection, rigorous training and rigorous medical tests. To fly an advanced fighter aircraft like Tejas, a pilot needs excellent skills, the ability to take quick decisions and extremely strong mental balance.

Salary of Indian Air Force pilot?

Becoming a pilot in the Indian Air Force means a good salary, excellent facilities and a life full of respect. The starting basic pay of a pilot starts from Rs 56,100 and goes up to Rs 1.77 lakh with increasing experience. Apart from this, pilots also get flying allowance, military service pay, technical pay and other allowances. Apart from this, many other facilities are also provided to the pilot.

How to become a pilot in Air Force?

There are many paths to become a pilot in the Indian Air Force. In which NDA, CDS, AFCAT and NCC special entry. There are different age limits and rules for each entry.

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India’s indigenous fighter jet LCA Tejas is also participating in the 2-day Dubai Air Show-2025 starting from Monday (November 17) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During this time, Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth will also be present in the air show. Let us tell you that Tejas last participated in the Dubai Air Show in the year 2023.

The first flight of the advanced version Mark-1A of LCA Tejas was organized last month in Nashik, Maharashtra. The Defense Ministry has ordered 180 Mark-1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for the Indian Air Force. Apart from the Air Force, India has also prepared LCA Tejas for export to friendly countries. This is the reason why Tejas’ participation in the Dubai Air Show becomes important. This is the reason why Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth himself will be present in Dubai.

Sanjay Seth will lead the Indian delegation
India’s Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth will lead the Indian delegation at the Dubai Air Show. This delegation will include senior officials of the Defense Department, Department of Defense Production, Ministry of External Affairs and Armed Forces. During the air show, Sanjay Seth will hold a bilateral meeting with his UAE counterpart. He will also chair a Defense Industry Roundtable with about 50 companies from India, UAE, Australia, US, Brazil, UK and Italy with the aim of strengthening defense technology and manufacturing cooperation in India.

Sanjay Seth will also inaugurate the Indian pavilion established at the Dubai Air Show. This pavilion will have stalls of many leading Indian defense and technology companies including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Coral Technologies, Duntal Hydraulics, Image Synergy Explore and SFO Technologies.

19 Indian companies will showcase their capabilities
Apart from these, 19 Indian companies including Bharat Forge, BrahMos, Tech Mahindra and HBL Engineering will independently showcase their capabilities. Together 15 Indian startups will showcase their products and solutions. Indian Air Force Suryakiran Aerobatic Team will also participate in this air show.

The Dubai Air Show is a biennial global event, attracting over 1,500 exhibitors from 150 countries and over 1,48,000 industry professionals. Leading international aerospace companies such as Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Thales, Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Callidus showcase their products and technologies at this prestigious event.

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