Airlines

Pakistan Airlines’ Boeing 777 was once again seized in Malaysia due to unpaid fees.

Incoming news of Malaysia seizing Pakistan Airlines-PIA aircraft at Kuala Lumpur airport over a lease dispute. This is the second time, a Boeing 777 aircraft which had been acquired by PIA on lease from Malaysia, being seized due to unpaid dues of $4 million

A local Malaysian court issued the order to take the national carrier’s aircraft because $4 million was unpaid..

A PIA plane has been impounded at the same location twice. It used to be stopped from taking off when the passengers boarded the aircraft. To ensure payment of the debt and obtain approval for the flight, Pakistan employed diplomatic channels at the time.

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Using an aircraft that has been leased from the lessor for a specific amount of time and over an aircraft. The airline must guarantee timely payment in accordance with the contract. The majority of aircraft operated by airlines in India, including Spice Jet, Go Air, and Indigo Airlines, are leased.

However, failing to make the required payments on time will put the government in a precarious position.. After the plane was seized, the PIA sent a second plane to Kuala Lumpur to pick up the Pakistani passengers and crew who were stuck in Sri Lanka as a result of the incident.

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The engine leasing company had misled to get the stay order, a PIA representative told the reporters, but the Boeing 777 was still their property. He stated that the debt had been settled by the PIA. The national carrier has asked the Malaysian court to hear the matter, the spokeswoman said.

Airlines

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.