DUBAI: The viral reaction on social media was caused by the oil leak incident of India advanced Tejas fighter jet during Dubai Airshow 2025. Shortly after the aircraft arrival at the event, the trouble of the fighter jet raised questions about the aircraft performance and its readiness.
The oil leak on the Tejas took place when the fighter jet was getting ready for the show. The Indian Air Force ground crew tried to localize the leak with the aid of plastic bags. The incident video spread rapidly over the internet, and many social media users sarcastically commented on the use of shopping bags for the repair, which was a mockery of the aircraft technical malfunction.
Tejas is already leaking oil on the tarmac on the first day of the Dubai Airshow. Another year, another round of embarrassment that HAL and the IAF didn’t ask for but somehow still managed to collect.#TejasMk1 #Tejas #DubaiAirShow pic.twitter.com/zyVYJEhTU0
— Sohail Ahmed (@sohailahmedsa) November 17, 2025
This incident is considered a major obstacle for the Indian Air Force, which made a huge deal about the Tejas at the Airshow and its capabilities. The leak caused the public to doubt the fighter jet performance and questioning the unit readiness which were the main points that were raised in their presentation of the aircraft as a symbol of India’s defense advancements.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Dubai Airshow kicked off with an impressive lineup of aerial displays that attracted the attention of the world military and aviation experts. The exhibitors were very much looking forward to this moment when the fighter jets of Pakistan and the UAE were on display next to each other, as each of them had their fighter jets on display. At the event, numerous countries took part in showing off their newest military and commercial airplanes by displaying them with different flying techniques of various skill levels, such as high-altitude maneuvers, speed passes, and formation flying.
Among the many attractions of the show, the JF-17 Thunder of Pakistan was the major one and it once more was able to draw the attention of the public. The Pakistani plane, which was dressed up with the national flag, performed a flawless flight and thus not only got the applause for the show but also for the skill of the pilots from Pakistan. The tandem flight presentation of Pakistan and UAE was the highlight of the show that made the audience happy.
The Dubai Airshow will be filled with daily flying showcases, defense contracts, and technology exhibitions from various countries showcasing their aerial capabilities at the forefront. The event is going to be an additional factor in consolidating Dubai position as a center for the international aerospace and defense industries.
