Ratan Tata, the noted industrialist and former chairman of the Tata Group, who died at the age of 86, had a passion for aviation. His favourite memory was flying the F-18 Super Hornet fighter at the Bangalore Air Show, a testament to his adventurous spirit. Tata's career was characterised by a mixture of business acumen and innovative experience.
"It’s not just the end of a year, but the end of a decade too," he wrote in a post on Instagram.
"I look forward with excitement to the new decade ahead, which is a great time to be relevant, to stand for causes you believe in, to create something from scratch, make special connections, laugh, and write a little bit of history. Here’s one of my favourite moments from this decade, flying the F18 Super Hornet at the Bangalore Aero Show."
An interesting decade in view
In December 2019, Tata shared a post on social media reflecting on his favourite moments of the past decade, including flying F-18 fighters at the Aero India Show. He expressed hope for the future, urged others to accept new challenges, and represented bringing and writing their history.
A lifelong love of flying
Tata's interest in aircraft extended beyond the F-18. He flew an F-16 in the 2007 Aero India competition, further fueling his adventurous spirit and love for aviation. His legacy as a visionary and courageous leader has inspired many around the world.
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