Aerospace

Why Greece sent a fighter jet to escort an Emirates flight

Greece sent an F16 fighter jet to escort an Emirates flight while on high alert.

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A security alert forced an Emirates flight from Greece to New York to return to Athens International Airport, but Greece found nothing suspicious on board, according to police on Thursday.

After Greek officials received information from American authorities about a “suspicious” passenger, the plane, which was being escorted by two fighter jets, returned to the Eleftherios Venizelos airport in Athens shortly after 2000 GMT for security checks, according to police sources.

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Police claim that a request for information led to the jet being told to return to Athens, but after searching the passengers and the plane, they were unable to find the person the information was about or any other suspicious behavior.

On Thursday, permission to leave Eleftherios Venizelos was denied to an earlier Emirates flight bound for Dubai. According to police sources, every passenger underwent a thorough security check as well, but nothing strange was found.

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Police assert that after receiving a request for information, the jet was instructed to return to Athens. However, after examining the passengers and the aircraft, they were unable to locate the person for whom the information was requested or any other suspicious activity.

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An earlier Emirates flight headed for Dubai was denied clearance to depart Eleftherios Venizelos on Thursday. Every passenger reportedly got a comprehensive security check as well, but nothing unusual was discovered, according to police sources.

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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.