IAF has sufficient pilots for operational requirements
November 29th, 2010 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sufficient pilots and personnel below officer rank to meet its operational requirements, parliament was informed Monday.
“The available strength of pilots and personnel below officer rank is sufficient to meet the current operational requirements of the Indian Air Force,” Defence Minister A.K. Antony said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
There “is no significant shortage of personnel below officer rank”, he added.
He, also said vacancies, including newly created posts, were being filled up in a phased manner.
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