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Airbus and Boeing secure sizable orders from this airline

An international leasing company called Avolon has signed a firm order for 100 A321neo aircraft, bringing its total order quantity for the aircraft to 190. Avolon’s delivery pipeline for the single-aisle Family, which is the most preferred in the world, is secured by this agreement.

With this most recent agreement, Avolon now has 632 aircraft total—including A320, A330, and A350 Families—in its firm order book directly from Airbus. To meet the increasing demand for widebody aircraft worldwide, Avolon placed an order for 20 A330neo aircraft in September.

On the other hand, Avolon and Boeing declared that the Ireland-based lessor plans to buy 40 additional 737-8 aircraft, bringing the total number of 737 MAX aircraft the lessor has—which includes both 737-8 and 737-10 versions—to over 110. Moreover, Avolon placed a June order for 40 737-8s.

When the new order is finalized, it will be posted on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website. It is contingent upon shareholder approval by Bohai Leasing Co., Ltd., Avolon’s primary shareholder.

In addition to offering Avolon’s customers increased network flexibility, the 737 MAX can cut emissions and fuel consumption by up to 20%. Comparing each aircraft to the ones it replaces, an average of up to 8 million pounds of CO2 will be saved annually.

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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.