Flag Officer Naval Aviation (India)
| Flag Officer Naval Aviation (FONA) | |
|---|---|
Flag of the FONA (Rear Admiral's flag) | |
| Indian Navy | |
| Abbreviation | FONA |
| Reports to | Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff |
| Seat | Goa |
| First holder | Rear Admiral R. V. Singh |
Flag Officer Naval Aviation (FONA) is a senior appointment in the Indian Navy. A two star admiral holding the rank of Rear Admiral, the FONA is the class authority for all aviation matters an is responsible for all aviation training and maintenance activity. Since 1987, the billet has been dual-hatted by the Flag Officer Commanding Goa Naval Area (FOGA). The current FONA is Rear Admiral Ajay D. Theophilus, who assumed office on 1 August 2023.