The Indian Air Force Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 216th Course was held at the Air Force Academy today and was reviewed by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff. The ceremonial parade marked the commissioning of 244 Flight Cadets, including 29 women cadets, into the Indian Air Force.
In addition to IAF officers, the ceremony also saw six officers of the Indian Navy, eight officers of the Indian Coast Guard and two officers from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam being awarded the prestigious Aviators Wings, underscoring the Academyโs role in fostering jointness and international military cooperation.

In a historic first, the Chief of the Air Staff led the three-aircraft โKiranโ formation flypast during the parade, adding exceptional significance to the occasion. The moment proved deeply inspiring for the newly commissioned officers, as the highest leadership of the Indian Air Force marked their โPratham Pagโ with a powerful display of leadership and tradition.

The parade concluded with a spectacular aerial display by the Sarang Helicopter Display Team and the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, showcasing the professionalism, precision and operational excellence of the Indian Air Force.

Trophy Winners โ CGP Autumn Term 2025:
โข Presidentโs Plaque and Nawanagar Sword of Honour for First in Overall Order of Merit (Pilot Course): Fg Offr Tanishk Aggarwal
โข Presidentโs Plaque for First in Order of Merit (Navigation Stream): Fg Offr Saksham Dobriyal
โข Presidentโs Plaque for First in Overall Order of Merit (Ground Duty Officers Course): Fg Offr Nitesh Kumar
โข NC Suri Trophy for First in Flying (Pilot Course): Fg Offr Harsh Pathak
โข PV Naik Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Weapon Systems Branch): Fg Offr Hima KH
โข SP Tyagi Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Administration Branch): Fg Offr Nitesh Kumar
โข S Krishnaswamy Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Logistics Branch): Fg Offr Sanjay Halemani
โข AY Tipnis Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Accounts Branch): Fg Offr Shalini Chaudhary
โข SK Sareen Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Education Branch): Fg Offr Vidhi Jain
โข SK Kaul Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Meteorology Branch): Fg Offr Hitesh Manhas
โข FH Major Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Pilot Course โ Helicopter Stream): Fg Offr Harsh
โข NAK Browne Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Pilot Course โ Transport Stream): Fg Offr Tanishk Aggarwal
โข Dasgupta Trophy for First in Order of Merit (Pilot Course โ Fighter Stream): Fg Offr Saran P

The Combined Graduation Parade reaffirmed the Indian Air Forceโs commitment to producing highly skilled, motivated and future-ready officers, prepared to meet the evolving challenges of air and joint warfare with professionalism and honour.

