Air India Pilot Farewell

As Air India's iconic jet Boeing 747 departed for the US, many aviation enthusiasts took to social media to bid farewell to the gigantic aircraft. One post included that of a pilot who had flown the iconic jet himself.

It was a pleasant surprise for passengers and the pilot of the Air India flight from Port Blair as it touched down Chennai on Thursday. The Air Traffic Controller instructed the pilot to "turn into a particular taxi track". Moments later, water from two fire tenders hit the flight for a water cannon salute, honouring the pilot, Captain Sebastian Jo...

As Air India's iconic jet Boeing 747 departed for the US, many aviation enthusiasts took to social media to bid farewell to the gigantic aircraft. One post included that of a pilot who had flown the iconic jet himself.

It was a pleasant surprise for passengers and the pilot of the Air India flight from Port Blair as it touched down Chennai on Thursday. The Air Traffic Controller instructed the pilot to "turn into a particular taxi track". Moments later, water from two fire tenders hit the flight for a water cannon salute, honouring the pilot, Captain Sebastian Jo...