He was succeeded by Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari.

He graduated from the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment in Gwalior.

Arora was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force in December 1981.

[6] Arora has commanded a Mig-21 squadron and then Air Defence Direction Center as a Group Captain in the southwestern sector.

[12] In his career of over 38 years, Arora was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in January 2011 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in January 2020.