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Why do 9 South Korean fighter planes make an unexpected visit at the airport in Kolkata?

Why do 9 South Korean fighter planes make an unexpected visit to the airport in Kolkata?

9 South Korea fighter jets make unplanned stop at Kolkata airport.

On Tuesday, August 9, nine Black Eagle planes successively touched down at the airport in Kolkata. As the jets landed, supersonic booms tore through the sky. For crew relaxation and refueling, the fighter jets landed in Kolkata’s New Town.

On Wednesday, the Kolkata Airport Authority tweeted, “Jet, set, rest! These 9 eye-catching Korean Air Force ferry flights (Aircraft type: T50B) returned from the Airshow in the UK and arrived at #Kolkata Airport for refueling and crew relaxation after taking part in one of the major aerospace exhibitions held in Europe.

Jet, set, rest! After participating in one of the largest aerospace exhibition held in Europe, these 9 striking Korean airforce ferry flights (Aircraft type: T50B) returned from the Airshow in UK and landed at #KolkataAirport for refueling and crew rest on 9th August 2022. pic.twitter.com/QEIPLBnBCD

— Kolkata Airport (@aaikolairport) August 10, 2022

The largest aerospace exhibition in Europe, the airshow in Britain, saw the return of Korean fighter jets (T50B). Those learning to fly are the major users of these aircraft, which are utilised for teaching purposes.

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COMAC Secures $1.5B Regional Jets Order Deal with Hainan Airlines

In a move to strengthen its fleet and boost regional service, Hainan Airlines Holding Co. announced plans to acquire 40 ARJ21-700 jets from China’s state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC). As reported by Bloomberg.
The total deal, valued at up to $1.52 billion, highlights Hainan Airlines’ commitment to expanding its domestic reach with locally manufactured aircraft. The low-cost carrier Urumqi Air, part of Hainan’s group, will operate these jets under the deal, which outlines the delivery of aircraft in batches starting in 2025 and concluding by 2032.
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The ARJ21-700, China’s first independently developed regional jet, is designed for short- to medium-haul routes, making it a strategic fit for Urumqi Air’s service network. This regional jet features a seating configuration of 78 to 97 passengers, comac c919 price along with a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers—ideal for connecting smaller cities across China.
With this acquisition, Urumqi Air aims to further bolster regional connectivity, meeting the growing demand for efficient, economical travel options.In line with COMAC’s established naming conventions seen with the C919 narrowbody and the upcoming C929 widebody aircraft, the ARJ21-700’s designation emphasizes COMAC’s expanding product lineup.
Notably, in mid-October 2024, this updated jet model name was spotted on aircraft at Shanghai Pudong Airport, stirring anticipation about COMAC’s future plans.