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

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.