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Unsuccessful attempt: body found in the aircraft landing gear

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Yesterday a body of a man was discovered underneath a KLM flight that had arrived in Amsterdam from Lagos, Nigeria, prompting police to launch an investigation. After a nearly seven-hour flight from Nigeria to the Netherlands. The man was discovered in the landing gear wheel. Unfortunately, he died of hypothermia during the flight.

A spokesperson for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee said “The man had holed up in the wheel arch of the aircraft. During the flight, the low temperatures are likely to have killed him.”

The police added that they were looking into the incident to determine the man’s identity and cause of death.

Migrants often attempt to enter Europe by hiding on planes, especially in the wheel arches. If they make it through the perilous trip, they will apply for asylum.

In a related situation, in February this year, a 16-year-old Kenyan boy hid in the landing gear of a plane flying from London to Maastricht Aachen Airport.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.

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