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CM Mohan Yadav's New Jet: Foreign Pilot to Fly as Indian Pilots Fail Test
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News18•25-09-2026, 15:21
CM Mohan Yadav's New Jet: Foreign Pilot to Fly as Indian Pilots Fail Test
- •A new Bombardier Challenger-3500 aircraft is being procured for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, expected to arrive by September 30.
- •Two Indian pilots sent for training failed the initial test, requiring re-training and incurring additional costs for the state government.
- •Despite re-training, the Indian pilots will serve as co-pilots, with a foreign pilot designated as the main pilot for the aircraft.
- •The Bombardier Challenger-3500, purchased from a Canadian company, has a maximum flight range of 6300 kilometers and will require a stopover on its journey to India.
- •Valued at approximately 350 crore rupees, the new aircraft aims to streamline travel for the Chief Minister and other VIPs, potentially saving significant travel time.
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is procuring a new Bombardier Challenger-3500 mid-size aircraft from a Canadian company, which is expected to arrive in India by September 30.
While two Indian pilots were sent for training, they failed their test on the first attempt and had to undergo retraining. Consequently, both Indian pilots will serve as co-pilots, while the main pilot of the aircraft will be a foreigner.
The Bombardier Challenger-3500 aircraft is valued at approximately 350 crore rupees and features a maximum flight range of about 6,300 kilometers.
