Aviation

A Spice Jet B737 Max made an emergency landing in Karachi, Pakistan.

Due to an indicator light malfunction, a Spice Jet flight from India had to make an emergency landing in Karachi, Pakistan. Flight was planned to depart from New Delhi and travel to Dubai. While en route, the pilot saw the indicator light signals for an unknown reason, and the aircraft continued on a different route before landing in southern Pakistan, where all of the passengers disembarked. The representative stated that a replacement plane was being deployed to Karachi to transport passengers to Dubai.

Emergency landing of #Indian aircraft spice jet 011 boing 737 (dehli to dubai) at JIAP #Karachi #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/qoOENXC38Z
— Samar Abbas ?? (@Samarjournalist) July 5, 2022

SpiceJet B737 aircraft operating flight SG-11 (Delhi – Dubai) was diverted to Karachi due to an indicator light malfunctioning. The aircraft landed safely at Karachi and passengers were safely disembarked.”

The airline said there was no emergency or priority landing. The aircraft made a normal landing, it added. “There was no earlier report of any malfunction with the aircraft. Passengers have been served refreshments.”

Video: India's Spice Jet plane at Karachi airport, Pakistan. Plane was going from Delhi to Dubai but landed in Karachi due to malfunction. https://t.co/SdUjMSNsKt pic.twitter.com/7Q7zumewu7
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) July 5, 2022

Directorate General of Civil Aviation director-general Arun Kumar said the aviation regulator was investigating the matter.

Following the two fatal disasters, Boeing Max aircraft have been off the air since 2019 all over the world. India removed the ban on that aircraft last year. Following the disaster, Boeing updated all necessary improvements and installed a simulator across the nation.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”