Air Marshal S. Shrinivas, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force, accompanied by Mrs Sunita Shrinivas, President, Air Force Families Welfare Association (Regional), visited the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru, on 22 June 2026.
During the visit, the Air Officer reviewed a ceremonial Guard of Honour and interacted with officers, air warriors and civilian staff of the premier aeromedical institution.
Air Marshal Shrinivas toured various advanced aeromedical facilities and sophisticated simulators at the institute. He was briefed on the latest developments in simulator-based aircrew training, aerospace medicine programmes and ongoing aeromedical research initiatives aimed at enhancing flight safety and operational effectiveness.
The visit provided an opportunity to review the institute’s efforts in preparing aircrew to operate effectively in complex aviation environments through advanced training methodologies and scientific research. Officials highlighted the role of state-of-the-art simulators in improving pilot performance, physiological preparedness and mission readiness.
The AOC-in-C also reviewed research projects focused on addressing operational challenges faced by aircrew and developing innovative aeromedical solutions to support the evolving requirements of military aviation.
Commending the personnel of the institute, Air Marshal Shrinivas praised the professionalism, dedication and expertise of officers, air warriors and civilian staff for their significant contributions to aerospace medicine and aviation safety.
He acknowledged the institute’s role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the Indian Air Force through specialised training, research and medical support, which are critical to maintaining high standards of aerospace safety.
Addressing the personnel, the Air Marshal encouraged them to continue upholding excellence in aircrew training and to pursue cutting-edge research that can provide practical solutions to emerging operational challenges in military aviation.
He emphasised the importance of innovation, scientific advancement and continuous professional development in ensuring that the Indian Air Force remains prepared to meet future aerospace and aviation requirements.
The visit reaffirmed the Indian Air Force’s commitment to strengthening aerospace medicine capabilities, advancing aviation safety and leveraging research-driven solutions to support operational readiness across the force.
