Aerospace

Jet2 plane diverts to Bilbao so passengers could go to the toilet

On Thursday at 5:03 PM UK time, the Jet2 flight departed from Las Palmas airport around one hour late.

The Airbus A321 initially flew in a routine manner, over the Atlantic, toward western Spain and southern Portugal However, the plane, carrying around 200 passengers, abruptly turned to the east and landed in Bilbao just before it arrived at the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s northern coast.

Jet2 flight LS782 its route to Manchester from Gran Canaria has recently diverted to Bilbao due to the toilets being damaged on board and to allow passengers off to use the restroom, according to a tweet from air traffic monitoring service Flight Emergency at 8:31 p.m.

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The plane touched down at 7.11 p.m. and stayed there for more than two hours before taking off at 9.20 p.m.

At 9.34 p.m., Flight Emergency tweeted, “Bladders emptied, LS782 is back on its way,” as the plane was returning to Manchester.

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After a delay of more than two hours, the jet finally landed at 11.01 p.m. Unfortunately, under European air rights regulations, no compensation is due to the passengers. However, Jet2 will have spent thousands on fuel and additional landing fees as a result of the unforeseen trip to Bilbao. According to a Jet2.com representative, yesterday’s flight LS782 from Gran Canaria to Manchester was diverted to Bilbao in order to empty the toilet tank.

“Clients stayed on board before the airplane departed once more for Manchester.

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Courtesy : Skynews

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.