A pilot has died after an Indian fighter jet crashed while performing a display at an airshow in Dubai, officials have said.
The Indian Air Force said in a statement: “IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.
“A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident.”
The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltds Tejas jet crashed about about 14:10 local time (10:10 GMT), according to the Associated Press.
Dubai’s Media Office and the UAE Ministry of Defence have said firefighters and emergency services have “responded rapidly” to the incident and are managing the situation on-site.
The Dubai Airshow 2025 website says the event has attracted more than 148,000 attendees and exhibitors from 1,500 companies.
The fatal crash happened on the last day of the airshow, which began on Monday.
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