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Airbus Flight Academy Europe upgrades training fleet with more aircraft

As part of its sustainable development plan, Airbus Flight Academy Europe, a 100% subsidiary of Airbus that trains pilots for the military and commercial sector, recently received its first batch of quieter, more fuel-efficient Elixir training aircraft.

Out of the eight aircraft to be delivered, the first four have a cockpit specifically made for the Airbus Flight Academy, complete with two Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) to acquaint cadet pilots with the technologies found in the most cutting-edge commercial aircraft of today.

To support the initial, basic, and advanced training of civil and military pilots, Airbus Flight Academy Europe was founded in 2006. Since 2019, Airbus Flight Academy Europe has been providing the Airbus Pilot Cadet Training Programme, having built its own pilot training capabilities. Situated in the southwest region of France, in Angoulême, the training center has all the resources and facilities needed to give cadets the best possible training environment.

All worldwide high school graduates over the age of eighteen are eligible to apply for the Airbus Pilot Cadet Training Programme. Before being allowed to begin training, which consists of more than 800 hours of ground school and 200 hours of practical (flight and simulator) training, candidates must pass screening tests both online and on location. Each year, the Airbus Flight Academy Europe trains about eighty cadets.

With a fleet of aircraft devoted to cadet training, Airbus Flight Academy Europe possesses four Elixirs in addition to its fleet of Diamond DA42, Cirrus SR20, and Grob 120 A-F. A fleet of two FNPT II-qualified simulators is also operated by Airbus Flight Academy Europe on both its own and customer sites to provide the best training options for aspiring pilots.

For more information on Airbus Training Services/Flight Academy visit

https://aircraft.airbus.com/en/services/train/airbus-flight-academy

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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.