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Emirates President Sir Tim Clark calls for Heathrow Airport’s CEO to resign

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark calls for Heathrow Airport’s CEO to resign..!

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Emirates, one of the largest airlines at Heathrow in terms of passengers carried, reacted furiously in July when the airport imposed a restriction of 100,000 people per flight to keep numbers under control. Sir Tim Clark, the company’s CEO, has now asked that John Holland-Kaye, the CEO of Heathrow, resign.

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“That’s inexcusable,” Sir Tim told the Sunday Times in response to the Heathrow CEO’s suggestion that airlines would once again be subject to a cap between Christmas and New Year. Anyone who makes such statements is unsuitable for the position.

A representative for Heathrow expressed disappointment, saying: “It is sad that Iata has descended to making unjustified personal insults in an effort to persuade the CAA board to set a low airport tax that would maximize airline profits at the price of investing in customer service. Our priority has always been acting in the best interests of customers. We took action to safeguard Heathrow’s customer service this summer when the industry encountered scaling-up difficulties.

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The regulator places restrictions on what Heathrow can charge and is presently thinking about future fees. The average maximum price, which was £30.19 in June 2022, was predicted to drop to £26.31 in 2026 by the CAA. The Airport Operators Association’s chair, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, gave Heathrow complete support.

In a swipe at airlines that have cut staff numbers, Baroness McGregor-Smith added: “In the face of huge uncertainty Heathrow acted to protect colleagues and retain jobs for everyone on the frontline who wanted one – not all businesses can say this.”

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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.