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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

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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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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.