AIR MARSHAL KAA SANJEEB TAKES OVER AS AIR OFFICER-IN-CHARGE MAINTENANCE OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE

Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb AVSM VSM assumed the charge of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air Force on September 1, 2026, succeeding Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia. Commissioned in 1988 into the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical Branch), the officer has extensive experience with aircraft such as the IL-76, AWACS, and Boeing 737-200. He previously served as Director General (Aircraft), Director General (System), and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Maintenance Plans), and has been awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.