Airlines

Air China restarts Gatwick-Beijing flights

From 1 April, four weekly flights will depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Beijing. The services will restart this week.

With effect from 24 April, there will be daily flights from LGW to Beijing. Since the start of 2020, there are no longer any flights between these airports.

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“We are happy to welcome Air China back to London Gatwick, offering a crucial connectivity between two of the world’s most important capital cities,” said Stephanie Wear, VP of Aviation Development at Gatwick Airport. “Gatwick is delivering a crucial service to citizens and companies throughout the Southeast by offering direct flights between London and Beijing, which is the second-largest economy in the world.

General Manager of Air China London, Jingjie Li, stated: “We are thrilled to begin our direct service from London Gatwick to Beijing. “We are ready to assist travelers flying between the UK and China as well as those traveling through our hub at Beijing Capital Airport to other destinations.”

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

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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.