NEW DELHI, October 31: Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Saturday took charge as the new Chief of Air Staff, succeeding Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, who retired after completing a distinguished 43-year career in the Indian Air Force (IAF).
An accomplished fighter pilot, Air Chief Marshal Dixit has accumulated over 3,500 hours of flying experience across more than 20 types of aircraft.
Before the change of command, the Indian Air Force accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour to outgoing Air Chief Marshal A P Singh at the Race Course Air Force Station in New Delhi.
Following the ceremony, Air Chief Marshal Singh formally handed over the charge to his successor, marking the transition in the leadership of the Indian Air Force.
