Aerospace

Air India hired Skytech to handle the sale of its four Boeing 747 aircraft.

The UK-based company Skytech AIC is now in charge of marketing these aircraft

Air India, which is owned by TATA, made the decision to sell its Boeing 747s. To sell these planes in the market, they have now recruited an agency. According to an update, these aircraft have been in operation by Air India since 1993. Additionally, two of these aircraft are used for the transportation of VVIPs, such as the Prime Minister and President of India. Recently, they received two brand-new Boeing 777 VVIP planes for that purpose, replacing two Boeing 747 planes that were no longer used for commercial VVIP services.

TATA is well aware that maintaining or operating these planes will be expensive for the airlines. Consequently, they have now made the daring choice to sell it. Keeping them in storage may cause the aircraft’s market worth to decline. Additionally, these airplanes need a lot of cabin updates.

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The UK-based company Skytech AIC is now in charge of marketing these aircraft in accordance with the official statement

Skytech-AIC is pleased to announce that they have been appointed by Air India to market four Boeing 747-400s for outright sale. The aircraft, which are Pratt & Whitney 4056-powered and were built between 1993 and 1996, are offered for immediate delivery.

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Commenting on the appointment, Skytech-AIC Managing Director Julian Balaam said: “We are honored to have been selected by India’s flag carrier, Air India, for this important assignment and are delighted to welcome them as a remarketing client alongside similarly leading airlines such as Singapore Airlines Group, Kuwait Airways, Air Greenland and Europe’s TUI Group”

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The plane was deployed on the most ambitious routes and efficiently served the Indian diaspora for many decades by flying to key destinations in the west, such as the UK, the US, and Canada. Air India has operated Boeing 747s for over 51 years – from April 1971 to April 2022. Of the four 747s, three were operational

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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.