Aerospace

During an airshow, two Rafale planes collided in mid-flight.

On Sunday, May 22, two Rafale planes collided in mid-flight during an airshow at the 709 station in Cognac-Châteaubernard. The incident occurred at 12:40 p.m.

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During their tactical demonstration, two Rafale fighter jets collided in mid-flight, but both planes landed safely.

During an airshow, two Rafale planes collided in mid-flight.

Courtesy : twitter

Courtesy : Twitter

One of the Rafale’s upper tails appears to have been severed during the crash.
According to witnesses, the noise sounded like a gunshot. The collision’s debris destroyed a house in the village of Gensac-la-Pallue, but no one was hurt.

BREAKING Two Rafale fighter jets collided mid-air during an airshow in France https://t.co/sfuGpWPsI3

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There have already been three investigations launched. ‘There is just one priority in aeronautics: safety.’ We need to figure out what happened,’ she said.

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According to witnesses, the noise sounded like a gunshot. The collision’s debris destroyed a house in the village of Gensac-la-Pallue, but no one was hurt.

There have already been three investigations launched. ‘There is just one priority in aeronautics: safety.’ Colonel Lyautey, the airbase commander, says, “We have to understand what happened.”
Several investigations into the incident have already begun, but the French Air Force and the Ministry of Defense have yet to issue an official statement on the occurrence.

According to local accounts, the planes collided at 12:40 p.m. while performing a formation flight as part of the La Fosa national air show. Over the weekend, almost 30,000 people attended the conference.

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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.