A HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, with the incident occurring at around 2:10 pm local time. Thick black smoke rose from Al Maktoum International Airport as spectators watched in shock.
India’s Tejas fighter jet crashed on Friday during a flying display at the Dubai Air Show, sending black smoke over Al Maktoum International Airport as shocked spectators looked on. The aircraft, identified as an Indian HAL Tejas taking part in a demonstration, went down at around 2:10 pm local time.
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Emergency sirens were heard immediately after the crash. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the pilot managed to eject. The Dubai Air Show, held at the city’s second airport, had been drawing global attention this week for major aircraft orders from Emirates and FlyDubai.
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About the HAL Tejas fighter jet
The HAL Tejas is a single-engine, multi-role light combat aircraft created in India through a joint effort between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). The name ‘Tejas’, which means radiance in Sanskrit, was adopted in 2003. The delta-wing jet is largely home-grown, and its newer Mark 1A version includes modern avionics, an AESA radar and stronger electronic warfare features.