Abhinandan Varthaman’s second innings in the skies: From fighter pilot to commercial pilot
Former Indian Air Force wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman, known for shooting down a Pakistani aircraft in 2019, is preparing to join civil aviation as a commercial pilot. After retiring from active service, he has begun training with an airline, aiming to apply his combat flying experience to passenger transport. The move marks a shift from military to civilian skies.