Airlines

Aeroflot has completed the settlement with SMBC Aviation Capital on 17 aircraft

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Aeroflot» has achieved a fleet settlement agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital (Ireland) for 16 aircraft and one aircraft operated by SMBC Aviation Capital.

The lessors terminated their claims to the Russian parties in accordance with the agreements made, both under insurance policies provided by Russian insurance companies and under leasing agreements with PJSC Aeroflot. The aircraft was transferred to the NSK LLC insurance firm, which paid the settlement amount. The Aeroflot Group continues to speak with other lessors of foreign-made aircraft about resolving outstanding claims.

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Russia’s major airline is Aeroflot. Rossiya Airlines and Pobeda Airlines are also part of the Aeroflot Group. The largest player in Russian commercial aviation is Aeroflot Group. Aeroflot transported 20.5 million passengers in 2022, and 40.7 million when the Aeroflot Group and its subsidiaries are included.

As the primary buyer of domestically made mainline passenger aircraft and the launch client, Aeroflot significantly supports the Russian aircraft industry. Aeroflot Group plans to buy 339 domestically produced airplanes by 2030.

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In order to achieve important social and economic objectives, including providing air connection to Russian cities and regions, employment for residents, and employee professional development, Aeroflot and the Group’s airlines are dedicated to sustainable development principles.

Aeroflot offers flights between Russian regions bypassing Moscow and is constantly extending its internal route network in Russia. It creates programmes for socially significant air transportation and runs its own flat-fare scheme on flights to Kaliningrad and the Russian Far East.

Airlines

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

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

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.