Dubai, November 23: US aerobatic pilot Taylor “FEMA” Hiester and his F-16 Viper Demonstration Team cancelled their final performance at the Dubai Airshow 2025 as a mark of respect for Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who lost his life when the Tejas fighter jet crashed during its aerobatic display.

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Hiester shared a long and emotional note on Instagram, explaining what the team experienced after the tragic accident and why they chose not to perform.

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He began by thanking everyone who checked on them after the crash and clarified that his team was not involved in the incident and was prepa

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