Aerospace

Cebu paid about only 600 euros to buy these 6 helicopters from Spain.

The price of each of the Spanish helicopters was only 100 euros.

The SH-3D helicopters were sold to Peru for a symbolic price of €100 each, or €600 in total, but their maintenance, demilitarisation, and custody costs were more expensive. in accordance with a deal that the Council of Ministers approved on Tuesday.

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The associated spare parts for the six SH-3D helicopters are “in a situation of low availability.” According to the government, the navy will be able to replace a material with the help of the agreement, which will also help to solidify its relationship with the navy of the Latin American nation.

After the transfer was approved, the government assured that the sale did not jeopardise the military’s operability. Now, it is repeating that assurance to the Mixed Group deputy and former Ciudadanos member as the fleet of SH-60F helicopters, which have an average price of 20 million euros per aircraft and are soon to be put into service, is expected to include the planned units.

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The government argued that it is important to consider the equipment’s low market value as well as its high repair costs, transportation expenses, and limited marketing opportunities.

The symbolic amount of 600 euros has been decided upon “based on the obvious logistical benefit for the Navy, by facilitating a final destination for this material and also with the aim of strengthening the fluid and trusting relationship that exists between the Navy and the Peruvian Navy.”

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Aerospace

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.