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Airbus A350-900, the world’s most modern aircraft, reaches New Delhi.
The world’s most modern aircraft airbus A350-900 has been brought to India via Lufthansa Airlines. The aircraft landed in Delhi on Saturday. The A350 model boasts of seating 325 passengers over a 15,000 km range. It weighs 280 tons. The aircraft has business, premium and economy classes and has bigger windows. Lufthansa has personalized it to accommodate large TV screens, innovative mood lighting, personalized playlist among other facilities. The aircraft produces 25 per cent fewer emissions and also reportedly makes less noise while takeoff. It was received by the airlines in December 2016 at his home airport in Munich. The aircraft was greeted with water cannons when it landed in Delhi and the passengers were given gifts.
“The launch of Lufthansa A350 services in Delhi marks an important milestone in our growing partnership with India. This game-changing aircraft reflects the values of the new global Indian, and reaffirms our commitment to this important market by introducing the very best and latest in air travel,” says Wolfgang Will, Senior Director South Asia, Lufthansa Passenger Airlines.
The A350 series aircraft has also been acquired by Singapore airlines. Airbus has received more than 800 orders for this aircraft making it one of the most successful aircraft of all times.
This Airbus aircraft has both its fuselage and wing structures made of carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer. Depending on the variant, up to 366 passengers can be seated in the aircraft which is positioned to succeed the A340 to take on the Boeing 787 and 777. Originally conceived in 2004, Airbus has apparently spent €11 billion developing the aircraft. The first prototype flew in June 2013 from Toulouse, France while the first commercial aircraft was inducted by Qatar Airways in January 2015.
Courtesy : Indian express
Aviation
In the Pilot’s Seat: Little Aviator’s Dream Come True in the Cockpit
A cute little boy became famous when a video of him sitting in the pilot’s seat and enjoying the view from the cockpit went viral.
During one of the flights to Mexico, a very kind pilot welcomed the little boy to see his workplace, which was the cockpit of an Airbus plane. The pilot helped the kid sit properly in the pilot’s seat and adjusted it for him.
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The pilot then explained some airplane things like the throttle and landing gear, but it all seemed like a magical world to the small child.
Later on, the pilot turned on the cockpit switch lights, which looked really amazing. The way the pilot acted was heartwarming, and it made the child’s mother very happy and surprised.
Even in the busy moments of the flight, the pilot continued to be kind and caring, which is a wonderful example of goodness.
All in all, the little boy had an incredible experience on the flight, which will surely be a cherished memory for the rest of his life.
Some of the twitter user wrote ” What might be a quick moment for you could be the start of a lifetime for a young kid ”
” WoW just wonderful, his little face bless him ” Great job captain. All it takes is one experience like this, and you’ve created a new aviator for life. ”
Airlines
BA passengers held hostage by Saddam Hussain prepare to sue
British Airways Flight 149, which was due to stop at Kuwait International Airport on August 2, 1990, had both its passengers and crew held captive by Iraqi forces. While the plane was in the air, Saddam Hussein’s forces invaded Kuwait, and the passengers were held for up to five months while being used as “human shields” against Western attacks during the Gulf War.
Now, those captives claim that although British Airways and the British government were aware that the invasion had already started, they still permitted the plane to land in Kuwait because the government wanted a black operations group of former special forces and security services to be there.
The revelations followed years of study by New Zealand journalist Stephen Davis and the National Archives release of supporting documentation. The victims’ legal team said in a statement that they are taking steps to ensure that the whole truth is revealed, those accountable are held liable, and just compensation is given.
According to attorneys for the claimants, “evidence exists” that the jet was permitted to land because it was being used to transport a team to Kuwait “for a special military operation.” This claim was never accepted by the government.
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An official from the administration claimed that the country “always condemned the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the suffering that ensued, and the mistreatment of those aboard BA149.” The Iraqi government at the time bears sole responsibility for the occurrence of these events and the treatment of those passengers and crew.
BA said: “Our thoughts go out to all those who were affected by this tragic act of violence just over 30 years ago and who had to go through an extremely horrifying ordeal. “British Airways was not warned about the invasion, according to UK government records released in 2021.”
Aerospace
Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways expand partnership to enhance commercial and operational collaboration
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming at enhancing their collaboration opportunities across passenger operations, loyalty programs, talent development, and maintenance.
The signing ceremony took place at the Air France-KLM Group’s headquarters in Paris, France in the presence of Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM, and Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer, Etihad Airways.
Through this partnership, and subject to any necessary regulatory approvals, Air France-KLM and Etihad contemplate expanding their codeshare and interline agreements initiated in 2012. As a first step, more than 40 new routes covering destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Australia have been made available for booking as of today, for travel as early as the winter 2023 season.
The MoU also proposes the ability for frequent flyers of both Flying Blue and Etihad Guest to earn and redeem miles with Air France, KLM, and Etihad. The airlines will also explore terminal co-location, reciprocal lounge access, and ground handling, among other initiatives.
Etihad currently operates daily flights to both Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Air France will start operating daily flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Abu Dhabi International Airport from October 29, 2023.
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