'We fly for you': Russian fighter pilot's heartfelt note for Indian #Tejas pilot after #DubaiCrash A moving tribute from a Russian fighter pilot has stirred hearts worldwide after the tragic crash of India’s Tejas fighter jet at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on November 21. Wing Commander Namansh Syal of the Indian Air Force lost his life during a low-altitude aerobatic display when the Made-in-India Tejas MK-1 plunged to the ground and erupted into flames. | The Times of India

At the Dubai Air Show, the Russian Knights aerobatic team paid an emotional tribute to Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the IAF pilot who lost his life after a Tejas fighter jet crashed during its display. The team dedicated their entire performance to the late pilot, referring to him as a “brother in the skies” and honouring his service and flying spirit. | Republic