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Indonesian Pilot Attacks Turkish Airlines Cabin Crew While Traveling Off-Duty

The pilot for Batik Air has been identified by Indonesia’s Lion Air Group as the passenger who reportedly attacked Turkish Airlines flight attendants

The pilot for Batik Air has been identified by Indonesia’s Lion Air Group as the passenger who reportedly attacked Turkish Airlines flight attendants while intoxicated on a journey from Istanbul to Jakarta.

On his Monday Turkish Airlines trip, Muhammad John Jaiz Boudewijn was returning from a vacation in Turkey when he got into a physical argument with the flight crew.

The incident forced the pilot to make an emergency landing, and after being assaulted by other passengers and being hit by a flight attendant who was attempting to restrain the aggressive pilot, the pilot sustained injuries. A Lion Air Group representative told Voi.id that the airline will not intervene because the pilot was on business.

Indonesian pilot attacks Turkish Airlines cabin crew while traveling out of service

Indonesia’s Lion Air Group has confirmed that the drunk passenger who attacked Turkish Airlines cabin crew on a flight from Istanbul to Jakarta is a pilot for Batik Air. pic.twitter.com/yCcbQ0c7rG

— Lesgotv naija (@LesgotvNaija) October 13, 2022

The conflict, not booze as witnesses claimed, was brought on by a dog in the cabin, according to a statement made by the pilot. His behavior aboard the Turkish Airlines flight did not surprise a coworker who wished to stay anonymous.

They claimed the pilot is dangerous since he is renowned for imposing his religious views on other crew members and for having issues with the junior crew. They claimed that the pilot was responsible for previous flight delays by refusing to fly with a co-pilot who did not adhere to his religious convictions.

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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.