Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, a decorated war hero, has stepped into civilian aviation. He is joining FLY91, a regional commercial airliner. This development comes after his notable career in the Indian Air Force.

A notable incident in his past involved a diplomatic crisis. The crisis began when IAF fighter jets carried out an airstrike, leading to a chain of events that resulted in Abhinandan being held by Pakistan.

Further details about the incident and Abhinandan's career are available, including the circumstances of his capture and release.