Airlines

Air Canada to fly every model in the 787 Dreamliner family, orders 18 Boeing 787-10s

Boeing and Air Canada announced that the carrier has chosen the 787 Dreamliner to modernize and expand its fleet, placing an order for 18 787-10 widebody jets with an option to purchase 12 more. Air Canada, the country’s flag carrier, will use the new fuel-efficient planes as part of a larger drive to decrease carbon emissions while extending its global route network.

The 787 contributes to Air Canada’s ambitious environmental goals over the next several decades by reducing fuel consumption and boosting efficiency by up to 25% compared to prior-generation jets. The carrier is well-positioned to optimize its fleet as it adds international routes in new and old markets, using the route flexibility and operating economics of the Dreamliner family.

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Currently, 38 787 aircraft, including 30 787-9 and 8 787-8 aircraft, are operated by Air Canada. The family’s largest aircraft, the 787-10, has a range of 6,330 nautical miles (11,730 km) and can accommodate up to 336 passengers.

By choosing the 787 Dreamliner family, Air Canada is promoting job creation and economic development for the whole Canadian aviation sector. With more than 550 vendors, Canada is one of Boeing’s major global supply hubs. The 787 programme is supported by more than a dozen Canadian vendors, including Boeing’s Winnipeg aerospace composite production facility. Boeing supports more than 14,000 direct and indirect jobs and provides Canada with an annual economic benefit of CAD $4 billion.

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The 787 family has established more than 370 new nonstop routes since commercial service started in 2011, and more than 1,760 orders from 87 customers—including more than 870 repeat orders from 56 repeat customers—have been placed. More than 295 orders and commitments have been placed for the 787 over the past year. Four airlines currently operate or will soon operate fleets with all three 787 Dreamliner types, making up nearly half of all operators.

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.