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Porsche Cayenne sets new Guinness World Record, tows largest passenger aircraft Airbus A380

This is not the first time an attempt to pull an aircraft using a car has been made. However, the plane in question here is an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft and the car in question is the Porsche Cayenne taking on the ‘heaviest aircraft pull by a production car’ record. The Cayenne S Diesel pulled a 285-tonne Air France Airbus A380, breaking the previous Guinness World Record by 115 tonnes.
This is not the first time an attempt to pull an aircraft using a car has been made. However, the plane in question here is an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft and the car in question is the Porsche Cayenne taking on the ‘heaviest aircraft pull by a production car’ record. The Cayenne S Diesel pulled a 285-tonne Air France Airbus A380, breaking the previous Guinness World Record by 115 tonnes.

The reason why this feat is grabbing eyeballs, besides the fact that the aircraft is 100 times heavier than the car, is that it is a standard Cayenne. No modifications, whatsoever.

The record attempt was thought of by Porsche GB technician Richard Payne. Considering the Cayenne’s engine, gearbox and chassis structure, Payne decided that the car was capable of pulling the weight of an Airbus A380. After a call to Air France, which they presumably took with a warm welcome, the feat was organised for.
The Cayenne’s 385 hp and 850 Nm of torque got to work and towed the aircraft across 42 metres at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, elevating itself and Richie Payne into the record books. The feat went so well, it was decided that the exercise would be carried out again using a less torquey petrol Cayenne Turbo S

The adjudicator from Guinness World Records, Pravin Patel, had this to say: “I’ve verified some amazing record attempts during my time, but watching a Porsche Cayenne tow one of the largest aircraft in the world definitely ranks as among the most spectacular.

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Courtesy : Financial express

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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.