IL-76 Gajraj Sets High-Altitude Record in Ladakh, but Maintenance and Spares Challenges Cloud Its Future
On November 7, 2026, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully landed a Russian-origin IL-76MD heavy-lift transport aircraft at the Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh. Situated at an elevation…
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On November 7, 2026, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully landed a Russian-origin IL-76MD heavy-lift transport aircraft at the Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh. Situated at an elevation of...
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