Airlines

Air India adds more flights to Dubai from Delhi and Mumbai

As part of the network alignment process between Air India and Air India Express, Air India has increased operations to Dubai, UAE, with more non-stop flights to and from Delhi and Mumbai.

Air India has increased frequency in the current summer schedule, operating up to 10x daily flights between Delhi and Dubai (in both directions), including a new service that begins on April 29, 2023. Air India presently offers up to six daily flights (in both directions) between Mumbai and Dubai. This entails eight flights per day going both ways from the two Indian cities to Dubai for the majority of the week.

The daily schedules to and from Dubai vary throughout the day, giving customers of Air India the choice of departing in the morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on their preferences. On the majority of daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai, Air India has also placed its twin-aisle Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft (with 18 fully-flat beds in Business Class and 238 Economy Class seats) in service. The remaining Flights are operated by Airbus A320/321 aircraft.

Bookings for the flights can now be made through travel agencies and other booking channels, as well as on the Air India website and mobile apps.

Airlines

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.