Airlines

Air India pilot let woman friend into cockpit on flight, complains crew

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According to a complaint lodged to the regulator by a member of the cabin crew and examined by HT, an Air India pilot who was flying from Dubai to Delhi on February 27 entertained a female friend in the cockpit, breaking safety regulations.

The complaint claims that the issue existed even prior to onboard AI 915. The pilot requested information from the crew to see if there were vacant seats in business class so that he could accommodate his friend, but the crew informed him that there were none. The pilot then let his friend inside the cockpit after calling for her.

According to the crew member who filed the complaint, the pilot’s attitude completely altered following the friend’s arrival and he got quite agitated and rude. It was also claimed that the pilot treated her like a Servant.

A member of the aircraft operator who has the pilot-in-command’s authority may only enter the cockpit if they have completed the required Breath Analyzer tests, under the DGCA’s Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR).

In response to a request for security, a DGCA official said, “The regulator is looking at the technical and safety aspects involved in the matter.”

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.