Airlines

Akasa Air Secures Green Light for Saudi, Kuwait, and Qatar Routes

Akasa Air, a low-cost carrier, has been permitted by the government to fly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar as part of its international operations. Based on current bilateral agreements, certain rights are distributed.

Akasa Air made widely known its plans to grow globally, with a focus on important locations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Dube was upbeat about the schedule, saying, “It will take a few more months. We anticipate waiting another three to four months.

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Akasa must apply to the government to be recognized as an official Indian airline before beginning foreign operations. Once this status has been granted, it will subsequently apply for permission in each country by its requirements. According to report, Akasa can only apply for airport slots in these countries after acquiring the required approvals.

It is challenging for new airlines like Akasa to start flights or for those who already do so to increase frequencies on bilaterals with several important destinations for Indians, such as Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, and Qatar, which are either fully or almost completely exhausted.

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Bilateral agreements are pacts formed between two nations that specify the conditions under which each country’s designated carriers may operate flights. The substantial ownership and effective control (SOEC) of foreign airlines seeking to operate in a particular nation is also examined as part of these agreements.

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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.