13 Facts About Jonnalagedda Chalapati

Air Marshal Jonnalagedda Chalapati, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati assumed the office on October 3,2021, succeeding Air Marshal Manavendra Singh.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati graduated from the Hyderabad Public School in 1980.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadagwasla and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati has completed his National Defence Course from Bangladesh and Masters Degree in Military Studies from King's College London.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on December 22,1983.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati has flying experience on various aircraft including HAL Tejas.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati had served as a test pilot at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited working with DRDO on various projects.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati has held various appointments including Command of an Operational Squadron, commanded the AFS Bagdogra.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati served as the Project Director at National Flight Test Center, Aeronautical Development Agency.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati was the Commandant at Air Force Academy, Dundigal.

Jonnalagedda Chalapati is married to Smitha Gayatri Jonnalagedda who was previously the President of Air Force Wives Welfare Association.