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Air India, AirAsia India and Vistara sign MoU with CSIR-IIP

Air India, AirAsia India, and Vistara (Tata SIA Airlines), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the study, development, and use of sustainable aviation fuels.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum and the airline companies of the Tata group, Air India, AirAsia India, and Vistara (Tata SIA Airlines), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the study, development, and use of sustainable aviation fuels.

Examining Single Reactor HEFA Technology for Drop-in Liquid Sustainable Aviation and Automotive Fuel is the main goal of the Memorandum of Understanding. The MOU also indicates the intention of the signatories to collaborate in a number of other sustainable aviation-related areas.

With greenhouse gas and carbon emissions becoming a major concern around the world, the impact of continuing to utilize petroleum-derived fuel for aviation is substantial. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has committed to attaining net-zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2050 in accordance with the goals of the Paris Agreement to keep global warming to 1.5°C.

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Additionally to cutting-edge new propulsion technology and other efficiency upgrades. Sustainable aviation fuel can be combined with conventional jet fuel to cut emissions. It is produced from sustainable resources such used cooking oil, forestry and agricultural waste, and agricultural byproducts. It can be installed without requiring any adjustments to the aircraft because it is a “drop-in” fuel.

Dehradun-based CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum is devoted to R&D in the hydrocarbon industry. Its mission is to build capacity and competency in new energy fields like bio, hydrogen, and solar energy as well as competitive and sustainable technologies and products to fulfil the demands of the rapidly expanding energy sector.

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According to the Globe Scan Sustainability Leaders Survey, 2022, the Tata group has been named the top sustainability leader in Asia Pacific and the only Asian business to be listed among the top 15 corporates globally.

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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.