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Russia’s Aeroflot resumes flights to Sri Lanka

On Monday, the Russian airline Aeroflot began flights to Sri Lanka
Russia's Aeroflot resumes flights to Sri Lanka

On Monday, the Russian airline Aeroflot began flights to Sri Lanka. Russian visitors were on board the first Aeroflot jet to land at Bandaranaike International Airport since June 2022.

The Russian House in Colombo claimed that Russia is the primary source market for Sri Lankan tourism and that the return of the flights will help the country’s economy.

Aeroflot sign letter of intent for delivery of almost 340 planes(Opens in a new browser tab)

After Sri Lankan authorities arrested Aeroflot’s Airbus A330 on June 4 due to a business dispute with an Irish company, Aeroflot suspended its commercial flights to Colombo. The Russian House claimed that the resumed flights will further improve the ties between Sri Lanka and Russia.

It took out from India and used the Iraqi and Indian airspace to fly to Sri Lanka. When the crew arrived in Sri Lanka, they were given a royal welcome. It is the first flight in many months that has been delayed in Russia as a result of sanctions imposed by western nations following the invasion of Ukraine.

Most friendly nations that it currently counts as allies are seeing Russia resume flights.

These Three Russian jets are competing with Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer models.(Opens in a new browser tab)

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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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