New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- An Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-76MD heavy-lift transport aircraft has landed at the Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 13,629 feet, setting a world record for the highest-altitude landing by an aircraft of its class.

The achievement marks a significant milestone in India's strategic airlift capabilities, demonstrating the IAF's ability to operate heavy military transport aircraft in some of the world's most challenging high-altitude terrain. It also strengthens India's logistical reach close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

The Russian-origin four-engine aircraft, known as the 'Gajraj', landed at the airbase on Friday. Located approximately 25 km from the LAC, Nyoma is emerging as a key m...