Aerospace

Just weeks after the inaugural flight, a business-only airline will add economy seats.

Unless you enter the segment, the demand will always be uncertain. Only a few weeks after its inaugural flight, a new airline that promised all-business class cabins has abandoned its plans.

As it is realized by the company that it is difficult to find all business class passengers, one of the airlines that was announced to start its all business class airlines is now slightly turning back to the dual-class seats segment.

BermudAir, which describes itself as being built for “business and premium leisure travelers,” announced an industry-leading method of air travel before its inaugural trip from Bermuda to Boston in the US in August.

According to One Mile at a Time, it had planned to set up its two leased Embraer E175 aircraft, which were originally a part of the fleet of the now-defunct British airline Flybe, commencing on November 1 so that there would have been 30 seats distributed across 15 rows.

However, passengers will now have the choice to fly in economy thanks to BermudAir’s conversion to a “dual-class” cabin arrangement.

The airline’s chief executive, Adam Scott, said in a statement to Flight Global: “Since opening in August, we have stayed unwavering in our promise to improve air capacity for Bermuda and fulfil the business and tourism needs of the island.

“A dual-class cabin gives our customers more reasons to fly with BermudAir and allows us to keep that commitment. After nearly 170 flights that were successful, it is clear that there is a huge demand for direct, short-haul, and premium flights between Bermuda and the East Coast. Despite the tremendous positive feedback our BermudAir customers have given us regarding their travel experiences, they still want more freedom and options.

Still to be decided is how the two kinds of seats will be arranged in the cabin.

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.