Airlines

Emirates Scaling up A380 operations

Emirates will give passengers more options and a better experience as it builds up A380 services to 42 destinations by the end of March 2023,

First look ! Catch a glimpse at Dubai air show 2015

Emirates will give passengers more options and a better experience as it builds up A380 services to 42 destinations by the end of March 2023, taking advantage of the strongest travel demand in more than two years. Parallel to this, the airline is expanding its current schedules to include over 400 A380 departures from Dubai, offering 460,000 weekly A380 seats by March 2023, including 81,000 seats in its premium cabins, providing the highest level of passenger experience.

With the inclusion of new locations including Houston, Bengaluru, Perth, Auckland, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur—as well as others that will be revealed in the coming weeks—the airline will be able to serve almost to a third of its network by year’s end with its flagship on 85 A380s. Emirates will have restored 75% of its pre-pandemic A380 network after adding more cities to the list of destinations. In order to improve its operation’s resilience and stability, the airline is also increasing the number of frequencies it offers to well-known cities that are currently covered by its flagship.

Raising the bar for premium air travel

The Premium Economy cabin on an Emirates A380 with four classes is at the front of the main deck and has 56 seats arranged in a 2-4-2 layout. The cabin’s large seat pitch and width for working and relaxing, as well as specially designed facilities like in-seat charging stations and a side cocktail table, all anticipate the needs of the passengers. The experience is completed by thoughtfully chosen in-flight facilities, creative food, and a wide range of beverage choices.

Emirates recently announced intentions to begin its fleet upgrade program, which will need a multi-billion dollar investment to guarantee that passengers continue to enjoy the greatest in-flight experience. With one aircraft entering service every 16 days, the airline will start heavy work in November to update and convert the interior cabins of 67 Airbus A380 and 53 Boeing 777 aircraft. By 2025, approximately 5,000 Business Class seats will be upgraded to a new look and feel, 728 First Class suites will be renovated, and nearly 4,000 new Premium Economy seats will be placed.

Emirates is the world’s largest operator of the A380, with 118 double-decker aircraft in its fleet. Since A6-EVF, the first A380 reactivated in 2020 began flying, the operating fleet has clocked in more than 31,000 trips worldwide, carrying over 10 million passengers.

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.

Air India Initiates Construction of MRO Facility at Bengaluru Airport

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.

Airbus Beluga to Deliver Spare Parts for Stranded British Airways A350

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.