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IAF Hero Abhinandan Varthaman Joins Commercial Airline FLY91

Abhinandan Varthaman, former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee, has joined the Goa-based airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot.

Jyotismita Choudhury | | 1 min read

IAF Hero Abhinandan Varthaman Joins Commercial Airline FLY91
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Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain and Vir Chakra recipient Abhinandan Varthaman has reportedly joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a pilot.

Key Highlights

  1. Shift to Civil Aviation: Following a distinguished career in the Indian Air Force, Varthaman is set to begin a new chapter as a commercial pilot.
  2. Role in 2019 Aerial Conflict: He gained national prominence for his bravery during the 2019 India-Pakistan aerial standoff, where he shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet before being captured and subsequently returned to India.
  3. Joining FLY91: He is expected to operate flights for FLY91, a regional carrier headquartered in Goa.


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