Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi (born 27 October 1993) is an Indian pilot from Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. She was declared as the first female combat pilot in India along with two of her cohorts, Mohana Singh Jitarwal , and Bhawana Kanth .

Saxena was one of six women who joined the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a pilot in 1996. This was the fourth batch of women air force trainees for the IAF. [4] Saxena's first posting was in Udhampur, as part of the 132 Forward Area Control as a flight lieutenant. [3] [5]

Bhawana Kanth is one of the first female fighter pilots of India. [2] [3] [4] She was declared as the first combat pilot along with two of her cohort, Mohana Singh, and Avani Chaturvedi. The trio was inducted into the Indian Air Force fighter squadron in June 2016 and were formally commissioned by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. [5]

Nov 17, 2021 · Some of the most inspiring Lady Officers are as follows: Flight Lieutenant Avani Chaturvedi (born 27 October 1993) is an Indian pilot from Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. She was declared as the first woman combat pilot along with two of her cohorts, Mohana Singh Jitarwal, and Bhawana Kanth.

Aug 12, 2022 · Indian Air force has been actively recruiting women pilots and transport aircraft & helicopter pilots in the last few years. In 1991, for the first time, the Indian Air Force began invited...

Aug 12, 2020 · Gunjan Saxena is a renowned name as she is the first woman Indian Air Force officer. She with her counterpart Flight Lieutenant Srividya Rajan helped turn things in India’s favour in the Kargil War.

Mar 8, 2022 · Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh: 1st woman fighter pilot to join the “Golden Arrows” Rafale Squadron of the Indian Air Force. Hailed from Varanasi, UP, she is a MiG-21 fighter pilot who also worked alongside Wing Commander Abhinandan.

Oct 8, 2024 · The Indian Air Force proudly recognized its trailblazing female aviators by honoring the first female fighter pilots—Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi, and Bhawana Kanth—with the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar.

Jun 18, 2016 · India's first women fighter pilots were commissioned in the Indian Air Force today. Avani Chatuvedi and Mohana Singh were commissioned into IAF by Parrikar. They have undergone rigorous training at the Hakempet base over the last 6 months.

Sep 19, 2024 · Mohana Singh is among India’s first woman fighter pilots and a member of the historic women’s fighter stream in the Indian Air Force. She previously flew the MiG-21 and later joined the prestigious “Flying Bullets" squadron at Nalia Air Base in Gujarat.