Airlines

Indian expat in Dubai flies home with 10kg tomatoes in a suitcase

Recently, a story on social media has surfaced in the middle of India’s increasing tomato costs. A Twitter user recently revealed the extraordinary gift that her sister, who lives in Dubai, sent to their mother, who is from India: a massive 10 kilograms of tomatoes.

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A Twitter username ‘Revs’ tweeted about the incident. “My sister is coming to India from Dubai for her children’s summer vacation, and she asked my mother if she wanted anything from Dubai, and my mother said bring 10 kilos of tomatoes.” So she packed 10kg of tomatoes in a bag and shipped it,” she tweeted.

My sister is coming to India from Dubai for her children's summer holidays and she asked my mum if she wanted anything from Dubai and my mother said bring 10 kilos of tomatoes. 😑😑 And so now she has packed 10kg tomatoes in a suitcase and sent it.
I mean…….
— Revs 🙂 (@Full_Meals) July 18, 2023

According to reports, the woman packed the tomatoes in large Pearlpet boxes and transported them in suitcases. The hilarious story has garnered 53.2k views as of right now, and many users have questioned the user on storage and customs regulations.

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When a user inquired about the shelf life of tomatoes, which is typically one week, Revs responded that the 10 kilogramme bag would be used for pickles and chutneys among other things, adding that their family consumes a “ridiculous amount” of tomatoes.

Nayantara Bagla, a Twitter user, said: “Best Daughter Award might be going in that direction for these times of inflation, ” Another user noted that her sister was a “saint of a daughter”.

Airlines

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.