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Lufthansa Airlines agrees to pay $21,000 to Jewish passengers for denying boarding on flight

Lufthansa agreed to pay $21,000 to each passenger who was denied boarding.

German airline Lufthansa stated on Thursday that it had reached a settlement with the vast majority of Orthodox Jewish passengers who had been refused boarding at Frankfurt airport earlier this year because some of them had refused to wear masks. In response to the event on May 4, which involved New Yorkers transiting at Germany’s main airport before boarding a flight to Budapest, Lufthansa issued an apology.

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German media at the time said that several passengers on the incoming flight reportedly disobeyed instructions to wear face masks, and that as a result, Lufthansa staff allegedly blocked all passengers who could clearly be identified as Jews from boarding their connecting flight.

The airline issued a statement saying, “We can confirm that Lufthansa has achieved a settlement with the great majority of passengers.” It provided no other information and declined to confirm a claim made by aviation news website Simple Flying that Lufthansa had agreed to pay $21,000 (about Rs 17 lakh) for each customer who was refused boarding.

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After the incident, local Chabad community leader Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal, a Berlin-based rabbi, and regional officials both expressed concern. Teichtal said German companies should be sensitive to possible antisemitism in light of the country’s Nazi past.

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Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.