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The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet has completed its operational demonstrations in India.

#Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet successfully concluded operational demonstration tests at Indian Naval Station Hansa in Goa, India, demonstrating the Super Hornet’s ability to fly off Indian Navy carriers effectively and safely. #India

GOA, India, 20 July 2022 — Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] F/A-18 Super Hornet successfully concluded operational demonstration tests at Indian Naval Station Hansa in Goa, India, demonstrating the Super Hornet’s ability to fly off Indian Navy carriers effectively and safely.

Two United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets executed repeated ski-jumps, roll-in and fly-in arrestments, as well as performance flights in a variety of weights in air-to-air, air-to-ground, and air-to-surface configurations, in order to meet Indian Navy test criteria.

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“The Boeing team was honoured to demonstrate the F/A-18 Super Hornet‘s compatibility with Indian carriers in Goa,” said Alain Garcia, vice president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Boeing Global Services. “As the world’s most sophisticated frontline multi-role naval fighter, the F/A-18 Super Hornet is one of the most proven and affordable multi-role fighters, and it continues to progress with the development of the next-generation Block III capability, which will be game-changing for India.”

“With the Super Hornet Block III, the Indian Navy would not only receive the most sophisticated platform, but would also benefit from the tactics, upgrades, and knowledge connected to the naval aviation ecosystem that the United States Navy provides,” he added.

The tests came after eight ski-jump tests in various weights and configurations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River in Maryland in late 2020, which demonstrated the Super Hornet’s ability to operate off a short takeoff but arrested recovery (STOBAR) aircraft carrier.

More on how the F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is a game changer for the Indian Navy can be found here.

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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.