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Air Canada is adding more international routes as travel demand picks up

#AirCanada recently announced new routes to Europe and plans to restart a few existing routes to Japan this summer.

In an effort to increase the number of international routes it offers, Air Canada recently announced new routes to Europe and plans to restart a few existing routes to Japan this summer.

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The Montreal-based airline intends to start operating again next summer on routes from Vancouver to Osaka and Tokyo Haneda. In April, it started operating once more to Tokyo Narita. The announcement follows Japan’s introduction of new border controls last fall that ease two years of pandemic restrictions by allowing access to all foreign nationals with proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test.

Beginning on June 1, 2023, Air Canada intends to introduce flights from Toronto to Brussels, Montreal to Toulouse, and Montreal to Copenhagen.

Air India intends to increase the fleet size by an additional 30 aircraft.(Opens in a new browser tab)

Flights to Tokyo Narita, Frankfurt, and Dubai will all see an increase in frequency, according to the airline, along with other current foreign routes in the Atlantic, Pacific, and South American regions.

In response to the rising demand for international travel, Air Canada has announced plans to increase its worldwide service offerings.

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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.