US F-16 Pilot Criticises Dubai Air Show for Continuing After Tejas Crash

Brief By Asianetnews.com / 7:05 PM on 24 Nov 2025

USAF F-16 pilot Major Taylor “Fema” Hiester slammed the Dubai Air Show organisers for continuing the event after the Tejas crash that killed IAF pilot Namansh Syal. Calling it a “lesson I’ll keep with me,” he said his team cancelled their display out of respect. Hiester condemned organisers as India’s grieving crew stood by the fallen pilot’s empty space.