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IAF IL-76 makes world’s highest-altitude landing at Ladakh’s Nyoma airbase

Published 07 Nov 2026, 15:51 IST

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An IAF IL-76MD has landed at 13,629 feet at Ladakh's Nyoma airbase, setting a world record. Here's why the high-altitude landing is significant.

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