Janam Parikh, Author at Victor Tango Aviation

Dubai Airshow 2021 (#DAS21)

November 13, 2021

Update (0400 GMT): Russian Knights have confirmed their presence for the Dubai Air Show 2021 flying display program. Dubai Airshow 2021 (#DAS21) – one of the most anticipated biennial airshow event opens on Sunday, November 14th. The event will take place at the Dubai Airshow Site, DWC in Dubai. The airshow will bring aviation manufacturers, leading airlines, and others related businesses together to share announcements about their latest products. Just like the previous edition in 2019, Team VT Aviation will be […]

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DYK: Space Travel Is Now a Reality!

August 13, 2021

We are finally entering the new realm of space travel. 11th July 2021 marked the first step towards suborbital space travel for civilians with the first fully crewed space flight by Virgin Galactic. Sir Richard Branson with two pilots, Dave Mackay and Michael Masucci, and three Galactic employees – Beth Moses, Colin Bennett and Sirisha Bandla entered the space in a rocket-powered spacecraft. All about Mission Unity 22! Mission Unity 22′ VSS Unity (Virgin Spaceship) took off from New Mexico’s […]

TATA & Vistara’s Commendable Initiative To Fight Against COVID-19

April 28, 2021

The country is going through a difficult time, as the Second wave of COVID-19 severely hits India. The drastically rising numbers of COVID-19 patients and the death toll is overwhelming. In this fight against the coronavirus, the essential resources are almost on the verge of being exhausted. The Indian Army and Airforce have stepped up to help transport oxygen and other medical aids across the country. While everyone is trying to pull every string to make things better, private airlines […]

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Trip Report: Mumbai to London with Virgin Atlantic

March 4, 2021

Flying during the pandemic? That too on an international flight? It is definitely a question that will raise a lot of eyebrows. Given the circumstances (and the necessity!), one of our team member had to take an international flight, from Mumbai to the United Kingdom (UK). How pandemic messed our travel plans!! The travel was originally scheduled in the early part of November 2020. We had three flight options to pick from – Air India (AI) vs. British Airways (BA) […]

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A fully vaccinated crew? Here’s what this airline is up to!

February 12, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic changed the definition of airline travel drastically. For airlines, 2020 was about repatriation, cargo flights and supply of essential goods. But slowly, things are ready to move to the next step by easing some travel restrictions. We all have been paranoid about the virus! From compulsory RT-PCR tests to seven days quarantine and a bunch of restrictions for safe travel, we are getting accustomed to the new normal. 2021 is seeing the introduction of vaccination drives across different […]

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Sarang and Suryakiran’s Combined Performance Creates History

February 5, 2021

Like every alternate year, this year too, Yelahanka Air Force Station, was the venue of India’s most loved and followed airshow, Aero India. Amidst the COVID-19 situation, it was a brave decision for the authorities to go ahead with the event for three days (between February 3 and 5) by making it a business only event. The 2021 edition of Aero India was not just an air show but surely proved to be a venue where history was written this […]

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CSMIA commences COVID-19 vaccines transportation

January 22, 2021

Update: January 22, 2021 First batch of COVID-19 vaccines shipped to Morocco and Brazil The Indian Government approved the commercial export of COVID-19 vaccines from India from January 22. The first set of consignments were shipped from CSMIA to Brazil and Morocco. The first set of vaccines departed on Emirates flight EK501 to Dubai. The vaccines were further shipped from Dubai to Brazil on flight EK 9255 to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport. The vaccines will later be shipped to Galeão International […]

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A group photo of the officers and medical staff of the covid19 vaccination at INHS Asvini.

COVID-19 Vaccination Drive For Indian Naval Personnel Begins At INHS Ashvini, Mumbai

January 16, 2021

The first phase of immunization against COVID-19 at the Western Naval Command was initiated on 16 January 2021 at INHS Asvini. This phase is directed at immunizing healthcare workers (HCWs) at INHS Asvini and other HCWs in Mumbai. The vaccination drive was rolled out with Rear Admiral Sheila Mathai, VSM, Commanding Officer, INHS Asvini receiving the first dose of the vaccine. A total of 100 HCWs including Medical Officers, Nursing Officers and other paramedical staff were vaccinated on Day 1. […]

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A lookback at 2020

December 31, 2020

Year 2020! Something that gives everyone a sour taste in their mouth when taking a look back today. The onset of (COVID-19) what just started as a normal virus to a pandemic has caused tables to turn and the economy to crumble badly. Aviation industry was one among the worst hit businesses. From passenger numbers crumbling to new lows, airlines shutting shop and aircrafts (such as the Boeing 747-400s, Airbus A350s etc) being phased out of the fleet, the aviation […]

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#DYK: You don’t need to quarantine if you follow this 3 step testing on these airlines?

November 21, 2020

Aviation industry has been substantially impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. All the industries connected to air travel have been going through a tough time. Travelling has changed since the pandemic. There is a constant fear among people and the added pressure of 14 days quarantine makes it more difficult. In order to overcome the obstacles, on 17th November, 2020, American Airlines, British Airways and One World Alliance have come up with a new COVID-19 testing strategy. So, what’s the new COVID-19 […]

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