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An Indian politician opened the emergency door on an Indigo flight, resulting in a two-hour delay.

Last month, BJP leader Tejasvi Surya, an Indian politician, opened the emergency exit of an IndiGo flight. that resulted in the flight’s departure being delayed.

IndiGo said on December 10, a passenger accidentally opened the emergency exit of its flight 6E 7339 (Chennai to Tiruchirapalli) at the Chennai airport during the boarding process, when the plane was on the tarmac. The passenger apologized, said the airline.

“It’s important not to be circumspect. Look at the facts. The door did open by mistake, all checks were taken, and only after that, the plane was allowed to take off. And he also said sorry for it himself,” Mr. Scindia Aviation Minister told reporters.

Opening the emergency doors causes one incident. Since unlocking the door technically required more effort, this has become a highlight. Additionally, if somebody made a mistake, they should be held accountable and given penalties for the delay. But because of the type of position importance, the incident was ignored. that started a discussion on Twitter. It is difficult to accidentally open the door, according to some users. It opens with the right steps. Many of them had differing opinions.

Tejasvi Surya is an illustration of what will occur if youngsters who are playing video games are granted ownership. It has come to light that some young people tried to open the plane’s emergency exit door. Why jeopardize the safety of the passengers? “The Karnataka Congress questioned.

“What was the MP hoping to achieve? What plans existed to bring about a catastrophe? He apologized and was moved to the back seat, but why? “The Prime Minister was questioned by the Congress on who he would have held responsible for a catastrophe if the “prank” had been pulled after takeoff.

Priyanka Chaturvedi, a Shiv Sena member, posted: “Shouldn’t this incidence be considered suo moto? Should an apology be sufficient if this occurred after the plane had already taken off rather than while it was still on the runway?”

“The traveler quickly expressed regret for what she had done. The event was reported in accordance with SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), and the aircraft conducted necessary engineering tests, which delayed the flight’s departure “IndiGo’s statement on Tuesday made no mention of the flyer’s name.

According to a senior representative of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the event was properly reported and safety was not jeopardized. He said that the passenger had accidentally opened the “Right-Hand emergency escape.”

“The crew took note, and as a result, all necessary airworthiness procedures were completed before the aircraft was released for takeoff, including the reinstallation of the door and a pressurisation check. No security was jeopardised “the DGCA representative informed PTI.

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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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