IAF Maintenance Commanders Conference concludes in Nagpur

Nagpur: A two days Maintenance Command Commanders' Conference concluded at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur on  April 28 April 2023.

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari presided over the Conference today. He was received by Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command on arrival.

During his address, CAS appreciated the vital role being played by the Command and its Units towards sustenance of various fleets and systems. He emphasised on the need to move towards "Atmanirbhar Bharat' and positive contribution that can be played by MC Units.

He stressed on active participation of all personnel in the transformative changes that have been initiated towards nation-building.

CAS also awarded trophies to Units which were adjudged best in their respective fields of activities.

Maintenance Command was formed at Kanpur on 26 January 1955 with Air Vice Marshal Harjinder Singh MBE PVSM as its first Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief. Kanpur was the hub centre of maintenance activities even before independence.

Its motto is Sarvada Gagenecharet, which means "Always flying in the sky".

This command is responsible for product support, maintenance, repair and overhaul of all de-centralised variants of aircraft, aero-engines, missiles, ADGES Radars, Communication, Power and Air Conditioning equipment, GW equipment.

It also opeates Ground Radar, Radio and Nav aids including GCA, Airborne avionics, EW equipment etc. Additionally, HQ MC oversees production and product support activities of HAL and BEL through Liaison Establishments and Liaison Cells.

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