IAF's IL-76MD scripts aviation history with landing at 13,629-ft Nyoma airfield

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved a major aviation milestone with its heavy-lift transport aircraft IL-76MD successfully landing at Nyoma airfield in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 13,629 feet, marking the highest-altitude landing ever accomplished by the aircraft anywhere in the world. Announcing the achievement through a post on X, the IAF described the landing as a new chapter in aviation history and a demonstration of the aircraft's enduring capabilities, as well as the exceptional skill, precision and professionalism of its crew. The feat assumes significance in view of the challenging operational environment…