Shahjahanpur, May 2 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to carry out a landmark trial on the under-construction Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
On Friday, a 3.5-kilometre-long airstrip in Shahjahanpur will showcase its operational readiness as the Air Force conducts take-off and landing exercises involving its most advanced fighter and transport aircraft, including the Rafale, Jaguar, and Mirage. The air show is being organized to assess the expressway's potential as an alternative runway during times of war or national emergencies.
Notably, this will be the first airstrip in the country designed to support day and night landings of fighter aircraft, making it a strategic asset for defense preparedness. It will also serve as the Air F...