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Turkish Airlines plans order for around 30 Airbus A220s

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Exculsively,Turkish Airlines is said to be planning to acquire roughly 30 Airbus A220 planes for regional flights.

As per the source Turkish Airlines is to purchase 30 Airbus A220 planes for regional operations, according to Turkish Aviation. The Airbus A220-300, which can carry up to 160 passengers and has a range of up to 5,920 kilometers, would be extremely beneficial to Turkish Airlines (3,678 miles). According to the source, it serves approximately 300 destinations in 126 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it one of the busiest airlines in the world..

Both the Embraer E-195 and the Airbus A220 are being sought by this airline. Embraer of Brazil designed and developed the E-195, which is a medium-range passenger airliner. It is the largest of the Embraer E-Jet family of aircraft.

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body aircraft partnership with Airbus Canada Limited. It was originally designed by Bombardier and served for two years as the Bombardier Series, but the operating costs and range of the Airbus aircraft were important to Turkish carriers, it was a simple transition to the A220.

However, the airline intends to rebrand as ‘Türkiye Havayollar’ and it currently does not fly the A220. but It does fly other Airbus aircraft such as the A320, A330, and A350.

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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.