Aerospace

Airbus will auction off 500 A380 parts in October 2022.

As we all know, the Airbus A380 is one of the world’s largest aircraft, and it has captured the interest of many aviation passengers. However, due to reduced market demand for routes and traffic, this aircraft is progressively being phased out of manufacturing.

Airbus will sell 500 A380 parts for the benefit of the Airbus Foundation and the AIRitage organisation on October 13, 14, and 15, 2022.

The MSN 13 A380 aircraft was decommissioned from Emirates Airlines. Following the breakdown of MSN 13 by TARMAC Aerosave, the auction’s partner, these parts were chosen. Lamps, the bar, steps, handrails, trolleys, seats, paddles, and even the cockpit rescue rope: almost 500 things, largely from the interior of this iconic aircraft, will be auctioned off in Toulouse and online under the hammer of Maître Labarbe.

The vast bulk of the pieces are from the Airbus A380 MSN13, which entered service in 2008 and was methodically dismantled in 2021 by TARMAC Aerosave, the world leader in the sustainable management of aircraft end of life, from maintenance to recycling, as seen in the video below.

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TARMAC Aerosave has been implementing the most environmentally friendly techniques for the dismantling and recycling of aircraft and engines since its founding in 2007 by Airbus, Safran, and Suez. According to current European rules, the techniques used allow for a recovery rate of more than 90% of the aircraft.

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TARMAC Aerosave is the European leader in storage and a key player in aircraft transition and maintenance, in addition to its aircraft and engine recycling activities. Here’s a video of these four activities.

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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.