Aerospace

A former U.S. fighter pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia

A former US fighter pilot and aviation instructor who worked in China has been detained by the Australian Federal Police as a result of a request from the US government. That person was detained last Friday as a result of a request from the US government, according to a spokesperson for the attorney general’s office. It would not be appropriate to comment further, the spokesperson said, as the matter is still pending in the courts.

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The individual has been identified as Daniel Edmund Duggan, 54, who was arrested by the AFP in Orange, in the NSW Central Tablelands. His last Friday appearance before the bench was documented in court records. A subsequent court appearance in Sydney was set for next month after his request for bail was denied.

Duggan, a former citizen of the US, would probably be the subject of formal extradition proceedings. The arrest occurred the same week that the Australian government announced it was looking into claims that some Australian Defense Force pilots had been approached about jobs in China.

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Richard Marles, the minister of defence, announced that an investigation had been opened. According to the UK government, the Chinese Liberation Army Air Force had recruited up to 30 former British military pilots for training.

According to the UK Defence Ministry, China is using third parties to find British and other western pilots to train Chinese pilots in-house, along with state-owned defence industry firms and research facilities.

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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.