Airlines

Air India to Hire 1,000 Pilots For Fleet Of Boeing, Airbus Aircraft

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In order to grow its fleet and network, Tata Group-owned Air India stated on Thursday that it plans to hire more than 1,000 pilots, including captains and trainees. The airline, which currently has more than 1,800 pilots, and has ordered 470 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, including wide-body aircraft.

The most recent solid order from Airbus includes 40 A350-900/1000 and 210 A320/321 Neo. The 190 737-Max, 20 787, and 10 777 aircraft that make up the firm Boeing order. The action is being taken as the airline’s most recent decision to change the pilots’ pay structure and working conditions has been met with criticism from the pilots.

On April 17, Air India unveiled a revised compensation structure for its pilots and cabin crew. The two pilot unions, the Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) and the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG), have since rejected the new compensation structure on the grounds that the airline, in alleged violation of labour laws, did not consult them before finalizing the new contracts.

There are four airlines owned by the Tata Group: Air India, Air India Express, AIX Connect, and Vistara, a joint venture with Singapore Airlines. The company is currently integrating Vistara, Air India Express, and AIX Connect into Air India.

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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.