Airlines

DGCA says follow-up action to be taken after detailed probe into IndiGo plane’s engine fire incident

An engine fire on a Bengaluru-bound A320 ceo

IndiGo Cargo operated its first international flight between Kolkata-Yangon

After conducting a thorough investigation into the incident of an IndiGo plane’s engine catching fire at the Delhi airport, aviation regulator DGCA announced on Saturday that it will take appropriate follow-up action.

An engine fire on a Bengaluru-bound A320 ceo aircraft carrying 184 passengers prevented it from taking off Friday night at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). The passengers safely disembarked as the plane landed back in the bay.

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“The top priority is to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and determine the causes of the engine fire. Fortunately, the fire was quickly put out, and the aircraft has since been grounded, according to DGCA chief Arun Kumar, who spoke to PTI.

The VT-IFM aircraft, which was operating flight 6E-2131 from Delhi to Bengaluru, was involved in a rejected takeoff after receiving an engine 2 fail warning, according to a DGCA source. The source also stated that there was a loud bang and extinguisher bottle discharge.

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) immediately announced that the DGCA officials responsible for the incident, which happened around 10 p.m. on Friday, have been instructed to “look into this and furnish a report as soon as possible.”

IndiGo said in a statement that was released early on Saturday that the pilot aborted the takeoff when the plane encountered a technical problem during the takeoff roll and that the plane safely landed back in the bay. It also stated that an alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight, which took off at 12.16 am on Saturday.

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Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

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Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.