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Air India may place orders for new planes worth $50 billion.

Air India may make a significant order for new jets worth approximately $50 billion at the Farnborough airshow in the United Kingdom. #Airindia

Air India Expands International Routes with Bengaluru to London Heathrow Flights

According to Reuters reports, Air India may make a significant order for new jets worth approximately $50 billion at the Farnborough airshow in the United Kingdom. Following the acquisition of Air India by Indian commercial ground, TATA is rapidly expanding its operations.

According to some sources, Tata is looking for new fleets to replace its existing fleets on both short and long routes. The Airbus A350 was tested for suitability for Indian-based operations in March of this year in India.

Last month, the TATA group interacted with Airbus and Boeing, displaying the latest products and benefits. Both aircraft manufacturers are making a “last push,” with the order expected to include up to 70 wide-body jets, including Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s and 777s, as well as up to 300 compact bodies.

As of now, neither Pane Maker nor Air India has acknowledged anything regarding the orders.

According to Reuters, representatives from Airbus and Boeing visited India last week in search of a combined order for 200-300 narrow-body and 30-70 wide-body jets, but expectations for an order at Farnborough were dampened.

The transaction is valued at around $50 billion at list pricing, but closer to $20-25 billion after substantial industry discounts.

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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.