Airlines

Airbus opens new technology hub to accelerate assembly of next-gen wings

The launch of a new Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) at its Filton plant today represents a significant investment by Airbus in its UK innovation capabilities. Nusrat Ghani, UK Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, officially opened the facility, which will be used to develop and test demonstrators for a number of programmes and research projects.

In order to further enhance the performance of its wings, Airbus will use the newest technology and world-class demonstrators at the new facility to speed up the design, construction, and testing of its wings for next-generation aircraft.

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One of the major potential to increase fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions, and ultimately move towards the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is to make wings longer, thinner, and lighter, along with engine optimization.

With the help of the WoT initiative, Airbus is able to investigate cutting-edge assembly and manufacturing techniques for the benefit of coming generations.

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The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at Broughton, the ZEROe Development Centre, and the Aerospace Integrated Research & Test Centre (AIRTeC) at its Filton facility are just a few of the UK-based research and technology facilities that Airbus already has a presence in. The WTDC is another addition to this network.

Airlines

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.