Aerospace

Israel banning planes with four engines

According to the Israeli website INN, the policy will go into force on March 1, 2023.

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As the window for these four-engine aircraft slowly closes, they are already posing a greater hardship to some airports. According to reports, Israel has been given notice that four-engine aircraft are to be banned due to noise and air pollution.

According to the Israeli website INN, the policy will go into force on March 1, 2023. As of this day, with very few exceptions, it will no longer be permitted for aircraft like the Boeing 747 or the Airbus A340 and A380 to land in the nation due to noise regulations.

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Director General of the Israel Airports Authority, Hagai Topolansky, confirmed the measure, stating,

“The increase in passenger and aircraft traffic at Ben Gurion Airport is an environmental challenge. I intend to lead the Airports Authority and Ben Gurion Airport not only in the fields of digitization but also to lead the environment and sustainability in the world of aviation, stopping the landing of 4-engine planes at Ben Gurion Airport is one step and the first step in a broader plan that is currently being formulated.”

Four-engine aircraft are not expected to be seen in any other terminal in the country, despite the fact that the prohibition solely applies to commercial flights at Tel Aviv airport. Another important consideration is that the policy won’t immediately produce any benefits because no corporation now enters the country using four-engine aircraft.

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The Jumbo flew with the national airline El Al for many years, operating all variants from the 100 series to the 400 until it was retired in 2019. The company’s 747 stood out for having a colossal range, which made it a great place for the detours you had to make to avoid flying over Israel’s unfriendly nations without requiring additional refueling stops.

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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.