People, Positions and Obituaries · 23 May 2026

Gp Capt. K.K. Venugopal named Fellow of Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP)

Exam-focused facts from the 23 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Gp Capt. K.K. Venugopal has become the first Indian test pilot to be elected as a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP).
  • Gp Capt. Venugopal is the Executive Director and Chief Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
  • The SETP is a global community of test pilots and aerospace professionals based in Lancaster, California, USA.
  • The honour was conferred in recognition of his contributions as an Experimental Test Pilot (ETP) throughout a career spanning over 25 years.
  • Gp Capt. Venugopal has been involved in indigenous programmes including Saras LTA, LCA Mk I, HTT 40, HJT 36, and LCA Mk IA.

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