Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff, effective September 30, 2024. This significant transition will see him succeed the outgoing Chief, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who will demit office on the same day. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Singh brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role.

Commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 1984, Singh’s career spans several decades, during which he has held various key positions. Before his current role, he commanded the Central Air Command and served as the Senior Air Staff Officer at the Eastern Air Command. His extensive operational background makes him well-suited for the challenges ahead.

An alumnus of prestigious institutions such as the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, and National Defence College, Singh has a commendable track record. He has served as a Flight Commander and Commanding Officer of a MiG-27 squadron, as well as the Air Officer Commanding of an air base. With over 4,900 hours of flying experience on various fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, he is also a qualified Flying Instructor and Experimental Test Pilot.

Singh's contributions extend beyond national borders. He played a vital role in international projects, notably leading the MiG-29 Upgrade Project Management Team in Moscow, Russia, and serving as the Project Director for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas at the National Flight Test Centre. He has also held the position of Air Defence Commander at the South Western Air Command, further showcasing his extensive expertise in military aviation.