Government appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dlxit, as Chief of the Air Staff

The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of October 31, 2026. Thepresent Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singhsuperannuates office on October 31, 2026.UPDATED ON 6TH OCT 2026)