| Event | Indian Air Force (IAF) 92nd Anniversary Celebrations |
| Date | October 6, 2024 |
| Location | Marina Beach, Chennai |
| Theme | "Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar" (Potent, Powerful, Self-reliant) |
| Key Attendees | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh |
| Spectators | Estimated 1.5 million |
| Aircraft Displayed | Tejas fighter jet, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Light Combat Helicopter Prachand, Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40), Sukhoi-30 MKI |
| Incident | Two fatalities due to heat-related illnesses; several health issues reported among attendees |
| Aerobatic Teams | Suryakiran and Sarang Aerobatic Teams |
| IAF Formation | October 8, 1932 |
| Motto | "Touch the Sky with Glory" |
| Primary Role | Secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Current Strength | Approximately 140,000 active personnel, around 1,700 aircraft |
| Key Aircraft | Sukhoi-30 MKI, Tejas, C-17 Globemaster III, Mi-17, Apache |
| Indigenous Projects | Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas), Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) |
| IAF's Role | Air superiority, support to ground forces, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, peacekeeping missions |
| Training | Conducted at several bases across India |
| Recent Developments | Modernizing fleet, enhancing capabilities through technological advancements and collaborations |
| Annual Celebrations | Air shows and public displays of aerial prowess |
| Community Engagement | Outreach programs to inspire future generations in aviation and defense |
