Aerospace

RAF A400M flies 22 Hours nonstop from the United Kingdom to Guam

A Royal Air Force Brize Norton A400M Atlas aircraft flew the longest flight ever by this aircraft type to kick off the RAF deployment for Exercise Mobility Guardian 23.

On July 3, the Atlas took off from RAF Brize Norton and traveled 22 hours nonstop to Guam while receiving three refueling breaks along the way—once over the Atlantic, once over Alaska, and finally over the Pacific Ocean. The Atlas flew through the Arctic ice cap and passed nearer to the North Pole than any other aircraft of this type had ever done before during the course of the mission.

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A Voyager from 10/101 Sqn flying from the UK completed the first refuelling, and a second Voyager operating from the US Air Force‘s Eielson Airbase in Alaska completed the second and third refuelings. The Atlas will join the exercise upon its arrival in Guam, along with an RAF Voyager, members of the Tactical Medical Wing, and other supporting staff from around the RAF. The RAF detachment will be joined by aircraft and people from Australia, Canada, France, Japan, and New Zealand in addition to the US aircraft participating in Mobility Guardian.

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The exercise is the most recent illustration of the value the UK places on this area, and it spans from Northern Australia to Japan and then across the Pacific to Hawaii. The exercise’s goal is for the participating nations to advance their knowledge and abilities in interoperability, enabling them to deliver air power when necessary and get around the idea of “The Tyranny of Distance.”

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.