Aerospace

A MAN has died on board a transatlantic jet that diverted to Shannon Airport

A Man has died on board a transatlantic flight that diverted to Shannon Airport today despite the best efforts of crew members who performed CPR for over an hour.
The 88-year-old, who was travelling with his wife, have fallen ill about three hours into flight from Amsterdam to Atlanta.

The flight was almost three hours into its 9-hour journey when the crew requested clearance from controllers to turn around and divert to Shannon.

The Airbus A330-300 (reg. N815NW) landed safely shortly after midday and was met by airport fire crews who accompanied the Airbus A330-300 jet to the terminal.

The crew also asked that a cardiac ambulance be standing by for their arrival. Medics quickly boarded the jet to assess and treat the passenger however the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The flight crew requested that fire crews be standing by as a precaution because the aircraft had to make an overweight landing which can result in a jet’s braking system overheating.

There were 244 customers and 12 crew on board.

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.