Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Named Next Indian Air Force Chief
Ashutosh Dixit has been chosen to lead the Indian Air Force.
He is currently its Vice Chief.
He will take over on October 31, 2026, when Amar Preet Singh retires.
Dixit will become the force’s 29th Chief of the Air Staff.
He joined the Air Force in 1986 as a fighter pilot.
He has flown many kinds of aircraft and has more than 3,500 hours of flying experience.
He has also held senior jobs and taken part in major operations.
His appointment is scheduled to last until December 31, 2028.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed the Indian Air Force’s 29th Chief of the Air Staff.
He is due to take charge on October 31, 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
The appointment is in the rank of Air Chief Marshal and runs until December 31, 2028.
Dixit is currently Vice Chief of the Air Staff and was commissioned into the IAF fighter stream in December 1986.
He has more than 3,500 flying hours and has served in operational and strategic roles, including participation in Operation Safed Sagar and Operation Rakshak.
- Who
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, currently Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
- What
- He has been appointed the Indian Air Force’s 29th Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
- When
- He is due to take charge on October 31, 2026, and serve until December 31, 2028.
- Where
- The appointment is to lead the Indian Air Force.
- Why
- He will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who is due to retire on October 31, 2026.
- New chief
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- Position
- 29th Chief of the Air Staff
- Appointment effective
- October 31, 2026
- Tenure ends
- December 31, 2028
- Predecessor
- Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
- Joined fighter stream
- December 1986
- Flying experience
- More than 3,500 hours
- Operations cited
- Operation Safed Sagar and Operation Rakshak
