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Korean Air partners with Airbus Helicopters on vertical unmanned aerial systems

#KoreanAir and #Airbus Helicopters agreed to collaborate on the development of vertical unmanned aerial systems (VUAS) for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

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Korean Air and Airbus Helicopters agreed to collaborate on the development of vertical unmanned aerial systems (VUAS) for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, and Jung-woo Park, president of Korean Air’s Aerospace Business Division, were present at the signing event in Seoul.

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A ship-borne reconnaissance UAS and a UAS to monitor Korea’s northwest islands will be developed by Korean Air and Airbus Helicopters for the ROK Navy, as stated in the MOA. The knowledge gathered through their internal VSR700 UAS program will be combined with Korean Air’s experience and skill in UAS development, as well as Airbus Helicopters’ knowledge of UAS design and manufacture.

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With almost 20 years of experience and skill, Korean Air dominates the Korean unmanned aerial system business. By working together, Korean Air hopes to improve its position in the worldwide VUAS market. In addition to being chosen as the preferred bidder for the Korean Agency for Defense Development’s “stealth UAV squadron development,” Korean Air created a next-generation stealth drone R&D facility in June.

Korean Air will carry on representing and providing services to the country’s aerospace and defense industry as a pioneering business in the growth of the Korean aerospace and defense industry.

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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.