Ashutosh Dixit appointed new chief of the Indian Air Force, starting October 31

Updated 2026-10-07 · told from many outlets at once

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, with over 3,500 hours of flying experience, is set to become the air chief marshal of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh. He will serve until December 31, 2028, and is expected to promote India's Aatmanirbharta initiative. Dixit was commissioned into the IAF's fighter stream on December 6, 1986.

• Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has over 3,500 hours of flying experience.

Outlets: Business Standard, Hindustan Times, Mint, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, Times of India (Top)

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