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IJT makes successful inaugural flight
March 21, 2003 12:58 IST
India's prestigious Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) on Friday successfully completed its inaugural flight at the HAL Airport in Bangalore.
Defence Minister George Fernandes, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal S Krishnaswamy, scientific advisor to the defence ministry V K Atre and HAL chairman N R Mohanty were present on the momentous occasion.
HAL's chief test pilot Squadron Leader Baldev Singh took to skies at 1003 IST, made few manoeuvres, including a formation with the Kiran trainer aircraft, and landed successfully at 1030 IST.
The IJT is expected to replace the ageing Kiran aircraft. It had its maiden flight on March 7.
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