Aerospace

These two Iraqi B747 planes are up for auction, and you can get them for $494,000 each.

These two B747s from Iraq are up for auction, and they cost just $494,000.

Iraq Airways’ Queen of the Sky Boeing 747 aircraft is slated to be auctioned off. This aircraft can be purchased, but you have to retrieve it from the airport where it is currently stored.

The 747-200 and 747SP jumbos have been stationed in Tunisia for almost 32 years and are no longer operational.

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Iraqi Airways recently advertised the sale of two Boeing 747 wide bodies. According to Flight Global, the aircraft, which will be auctioned on August 16, are now parked at Tozeur-Nefta airport in Tunisia.

The “Jumbos” for sale are Boeing types 747SP (serial number 22858) and 747-200 (22366), both built in 1982 and powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines.

After the Gulf War in 1991, the aircraft were stored in Tunisia and were never recovered by the Iraqi carrier.

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The estimated value of each aircraft is $494,000, and one of the prerequisites for participating in the auction is a 20% deposit to the Iraqi Ministry of Finance.

The victorious bidder must complete the transaction within seven days of the auction date, according to the carrier, and there are restrictions on the usage of the aircraft following the sale.

Iraqi Airways’ fleet has been modernized with aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and 737 Max, as well as the Airbus A220.

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.